Broadening the 'SCOPE' of microbial oceanography With an infusion of funds from the Simons Foundation, a collaboration between MIT researchers and colleagues will break new ground in the study of marine microbes. August 18, 2014 Read full story →
Custom camouflage New algorithms produce patterns that could hide eyesores in public places. May 21, 2014 Read full story →
Terahertz imaging on the cheap New theory could reduce number of sensors required for high-resolution imaging systems. May 5, 2014 Read full story →
Ancient whodunit may be solved: The microbes did it! Methane-producing microbes may be responsible for the largest mass extinction in Earth’s history. March 31, 2014 Read full story →
Nine MIT researchers win Sloan Research Fellowships MIT researchers specializing in neuroscience, chemistry, mathematics, and ocean sciences are among 126 selected. February 18, 2014 Read full story →
The ocean’s hidden waves show their power Large-scale tests in the lab and the South China Sea reveal the origins of underwater waves that can tower hundreds of feet. January 8, 2014 Read full story →
Boyle awarded Urey Medal Edward Boyle of EAPS has been awarded the 2014 Urey Medal from the European Association of Geochemistry. January 7, 2014 Read full story →
Four MIT seniors win Marshall Scholarships Kate Koch, Colleen Loynachan, Kirin Sinha, and Grace Young will study for two years in the UK. December 3, 2013 Read full story →
'Let’s just do science': The origins of the graduate climate conference The Graduate Climate Conference, led by MIT graduate students in 2013, is an entirely student-run endeavor with a streak of rebellion. November 25, 2013 Read full story →
CEE announces new leadership appointments Elfatih Eltahir is associate department head, Philip Gschwend is director of Parsons Lab and Daniele Veneziano leads Pierce Lab October 4, 2013 Read full story →
Chisholm awarded the Ramon Margalef Prize in Ecology Award is one of the most prestigious in ecology and environmental sciences July 29, 2013 Read full story →
Revising Darwin’s sinking-island theory New study helps resolve a dispute over the origins of coral-reef formations. May 13, 2013 Read full story →
New research could let vehicles, robots collaborate with humans Researchers are developing systems that can analyze people’s needs to determine the best way to achieve their goals. May 3, 2013 Read full story →
A ‘green’ Sahara was far less dusty than today Research points to an abrupt and widespread climate shift in the Sahara 5,000 years ago. April 5, 2013 Read full story →