Adrift in a sea of change
In a new book, MIT historian Rosalind Williams examines the deep tension authors Jules Verne, Robert Louis Stevenson, and William Morris felt about technology.
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Recommendation made to demolish Bexley Hall
Decision based on building condition; process for next steps will include student input
‘Cool’ invention wins first place at MADMEC
Thermoelectric bracelet that helps people maintain a comfortable body temperature takes home $10,000 from MIT’s annual materials-science design competition.
Separating the good from the bad in bacteria
New microfluidic technique quickly distinguishes bacteria within the same strain; could improve monitoring of cystic fibrosis and other diseases.
Schizophrenia linked to abnormal brain waves
Neuroscientists discover neurological hyperactivity that produces disordered thinking.
Dude, where’s my code?
A new system warns programmers when compilers — which convert high-level programs into machine-readable instructions — might simply discard their code.
Finding blood clots before they wreak havoc
Simple urine test developed by MIT engineers uses nanotechnology to detect dangerous blood clotting.
Sports Shorts for Oct. 14: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athletics
Robyn Lesh to Represent MIT Sailing at National Championship; Women’s Tennis Completes Undefeated NEWMAC Season
New role for ‘hunger hormone’
MIT study finds that ghrelin, produced during stressful situations, primes the brain for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Fighting for social justice
With U.S. history and constitutional law on his mind, senior Cory Hernandez envisions a society that welcomes all — starting with MIT.
Alumnus Robert J. Shiller wins Nobel Prize in economic sciences
Economist is honored for his work on the long-term fluctuations of asset prices.
Creating a permanent bacteria barrier
Startup Semprus Biosciences develops a permanent solution for keeping bacteria off implanted medical devices.
Advantage, Arnaud
Economist Arnaud Costinot studies international trade — and has helped revive interest in economics’ venerable Theory of Comparative Advantage.
Innovation in renewable-energy technologies is booming
New study shows that research investments and growing markets have fueled a huge rise in new patents.