New phenomenon found in internal waves
MIT team shows that waves inside oceans, air and stars are filtered and reflected by layers.
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New views at the nanoscale
MIT researchers are building a microscope that uses MRI technology to image viruses and other tiny biological structures.
Explained: Thermoelectricity
Turning temperature differences directly into electricity could be an efficient way of harnessing heat that is wasted in cars and power plants.
Mastering multicore
MIT researchers find a way to make complex computer simulations run more efficiently on chips with multiple processors.
Liquid-solid interactions, as never before seen
New technique improves researchers’ ability to measure a key property of material surfaces.
Esther Duflo wins Clark medal
MIT’s influential poverty researcher heralded as best economist under age 40.
3 Questions: David Jones on heart problems
Physician and historian of medicine explains why bypass surgery is popular even though it fails to help many patients.
MIT adds sports to its list of national rankings
For the first time, the Institute’s overall athletic program lands in the country’s top 10
In the search for Earthlike exoplanets, GJ 436b has much to tell us
First detailed analysis of the atmosphere of a Neptune-sized planet reveals surprisingly low methane levels, presents "new territory" for researching planets outside our solar system
Faculty approve flexible engineering degree for undergraduates
Approval of AeroAstro program adds a new dimension to engineering education.
3 Questions: Bill Gates on MIT
After speaking about the importance of giving back, the philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder spoke to MIT News about innovation and learning at MIT
Guerrilla reporting in ‘difficult places’
Activists describe their experiences using new technology to build free media networks in countries with scant resources or oppressive regimes.