Stopping arthritis before it starts A commonly used drug may prevent osteoarthritis in people who suffer severe joint injuries. September 2, 2011 Read full story →
Pfizer expands its research footprint in Cambridge Announces lease of space in building being developed by MIT September 1, 2011 Read full story →
Building chips from collapsing nanopillars By turning a common problem in chip manufacture into an advantage, MIT researchers produce structures only 30 atoms wide. September 1, 2011 Read full story →
Ultrasensitive particles offer new way to find cancer Tiny particles that measure microRNA levels in tissue samples could help diagnose and monitor many diseases. August 31, 2011 Read full story →
Improved buildings could make a big dent in climate change New MIT report on concrete buildings shows many areas for major reductions in their lifetime carbon footprint. August 31, 2011 Read full story →
Localizing language in the brain New study pinpoints areas of the brain used exclusively for language, providing a partial answer to a longstanding debate in cognitive science. August 30, 2011 Read full story →
Paving the way to greenhouse gas reductions New MIT report on concrete roadways shows opportunities for significant carbon-footprint cuts. August 29, 2011 Read full story →
In the World: Design summit’s inventions find willing buyers Devices to improve lives in developing countries are so appealing that even the initial prototypes attract buyers. August 26, 2011 Read full story →
Increasing fuel efficiency with a smartphone A network of dashboard-mounted phones can collect data on traffic lights and tell drivers how to avoid inefficient stopping and starting. August 25, 2011 Read full story →
Wisdom of crowds In countries that lack financial records, how can we tell who is truly poor? An innovative study suggests: Ask the neighbors. August 24, 2011 Read full story →
Learning the lessons of Fukushima Japan’s nuclear meltdowns provide valuable lessons for the design of future nuclear powerplants. August 23, 2011 Read full story →
Simple security for wireless Researchers demonstrate the first wireless security scheme that can protect against “man-in-the-middle” attacks — but doesn’t require a password. August 22, 2011 Read full story →
Ready to learn? Brain scans can tell you Neuroscientists identify brain activity that predicts how well you will remember images. August 19, 2011 Read full story →
Scene perception versus action in the brain Cognitive neuroscientists shed light on how the brain responds to scenes and their mirror-image reversals. August 18, 2011 Read full story →
Said and Done Humanities, arts and social sciences digest for July/August 2011. August 17, 2011 Read full story →