What drove the lunar dynamo?
Research supports theory that the moon’s molten core was likely sustained by an alternative power source.
At the core of a continent
New data finds regions of North America have remained extremely stable for more than one billion years.
Robert van der Hilst named head of the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
Succeeds Maria Zuber, who led department for the last eight years.
Marilyn Wolfson named 2012 fellow of the American Meteorological Society
Recognized for longtime contributions to atmospheric, oceanic sciences.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory researchers receive NASA award
Honored for their role in the Near Earth Object Observation Program
Young scientists and babies: White House policy begins with alumna request
A new White House initiative to provide workplace flexibility to young scientists — starting with the National Science Foundation — has MIT fingerprints all over it.
On thin ice
The most recent global climate report fails to capture the reality of the changing Arctic seascape, according to MIT researchers.