Using gene editing, neuroscientists develop a new model for autism
By introducing a gene variant associated with autism into monkeys, researchers hope to study treatment options for severe neurodevelopmental disorders.
Scientists discover the source of new CFC emissions
Despite global phase-out, the ozone-depleting chemical is still in production in eastern China.
The (evolving) art of war
In new book, political scientist Taylor Fravel uncovers the modern history of Chinese military strategy.
Commerce and coercion
When responding to disputes with foreign powers, China does not speak with one voice, political science doctoral candidate Kacie Miura finds.
Study evaluates China’s progress in establishing accounting measures to reinforce its Paris pledge
Firms learn from experience in the measurement, reporting, and verification of carbon emissions under China’s emissions trading systems.
In China, a link between happiness and air quality
Moods expressed on social media tend to decline when air pollution gets worse, study finds.
Zhengzhou: China's living laboratory for urbanization
A new MIT program in the planned Chinese city offers opportunities for observation and collaboration.
Two from MIT named Schwarzman Scholars for 2020
Pablo Ducru and Michael Shum ’17, MEng ’18 will study at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
MIT hosts China Summit, additional gatherings in Beijing
MIT faculty, leadership, alumni, and Corporation members engage with old and new friends of the Institute.
MIT Press launches Ai Weiwei's autobiography in photographs
Lively program with the author celebrates the release of “Ai Weiwei: Beijing Photographs, 1993 – 2003” at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
MIT STEAM Camp in Hong Kong blends mind and hand for middle school students
MIT's pK-12 Action Group collaborates with the Chinese International School to bring faculty, staff, and students together for hands-on learning.
An extinction without warning
Study finds end-Permian extinction, which wiped out most of Earth’s species, was instantaneous in geological time.
3 Questions: Richard Lester on the MIT China Summit
Conference will explore possibilities for MIT-China collaboration in applying science and technology to help solve great global challenges.
President Reif urges “farsighted national strategy” to address China competition
New York Times op-ed by MIT president says a national focus on innovation and research is more effective than only playing defense on trade practices.