A greener way to grow carbon nanotubes Study suggests new way for manufacturers to minimize environmental impact of carbon nanotube production November 10, 2010 Read full story →
Tuning in to a new hearing mechanism Findings from MIT scientists could lead to hearing aids that mimic the ear’s ability to focus on particular frequencies. November 10, 2010 Read full story →
A new target for cancer drugs Shutting down an enzyme that responds to DNA damage could boost the effects of traditional chemotherapy. November 9, 2010 Read full story →
The 6-percent solution How corporations can reduce greenhouse-gas emissions through better planning. November 8, 2010 Read full story →
Aerospace engineer Joseph Gavin ‘41, SM ‘42 dies at 90 Former president of Grumman Aircraft led Lunar Module development for NASA, aided in the rescue of Apollo 13 November 5, 2010 Read full story →
MIT researchers test automatic parallel parking AgeLab study: Driver-assistance systems can increase wellness and safety behind the wheel November 5, 2010 Read full story →
Fine-tuning photosynthesis MIT analysis shows how synthetic systems for capturing the sun’s energy could be made more efficient. November 5, 2010 Read full story →
More than just a pretty flower MIT chemists engineer the periwinkle plant to produce compounds that could become more effective cancer drugs. November 4, 2010 Read full story →
Tracing Earth’s history Geologists aim to improve the accuracy of their process for dating ancient rocks. November 3, 2010 Read full story →
3 Questions: Michael Greenstone on deficit spending As deficit hawks appear poised for victory at the polls, the MIT economics professor presents the case for more spending on infrastructure and R&D. November 2, 2010 Read full story →
Social Studies In MIT's Human Dynamics Lab, Sandy Pentland PhD '82 uses cell phones and wearable sensors to research nonverbal signals, information flow, and the value of face-to-face conversation. November 1, 2010 Read full story →
Cancer’s hiding spots revealed Discovery that tumor cells can escape from chemotherapy could lead to new treatments that prevent relapse. October 29, 2010 Read full story →
Novartis announces expansion in Cambridge New global research headquarters to be built on land leased by MIT October 28, 2010 Read full story →
Power to the people Entrepreneurs at MIT’s Legatum Center are trying to bring clean-energy solutions to developing countries. October 28, 2010 Read full story →
Teaching real-world programming In an innovative software-engineering class, students meet for regular “code reviews” with senior programmers from Boston-area companies. October 28, 2010 Read full story →