Dyslexia independent of IQ
Brain-imaging study suggests that reading difficulties are the same regardless of overall intelligence — and that more children could benefit from support in school.
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Sir William R. Hawthorne, former professor of mechanical engineering, dies at 98
Pioneer of jet-engine technology fostered trans-Atlantic, Cambridge-to-Cambridge collaboration.
How to reverse general anesthesia
Neuroscientists find that Ritalin could help bring surgical patients out of surgery much more quickly, with less grogginess.
Smarter robot arms
A combination of two algorithms developed at MIT allows autonomous robots to execute tasks much more efficiently — and move more predictably.
MIT hosts Math Prize for Girls
More than 250 high school girls converge on campus for competition and community.
The MIT-India connection
The first MIT-India Conference will explore the role of technology in building India’s economy.
Escaping legacy IT systems
Sophisticated computer model lets corporate IT managers evaluate upgrades and reconfigurations without risking the stability of their networks.
Science school for judges
MIT and the Broad Institute open their doors to the judicial community for a workshop at the intersection of science and the law.
Findings could lead to better hydrogen storage
MIT-led research demonstrates method that could allow inexpensive carbon materials to store the volatile gas at room temperature.
In Profile: Heather Paxson
Anthropologist examines the ‘everyday ethics’ of everything from cheese making to motherhood.
New dorm on the block
Institute welcomes recently renovated Maseeh Hall to the neighborhood with community event.
Pulling back the curtain
MIT anthropologist Graham Jones peers into the mysterious world of professional magicians.
