New algorithm could substantially speed up MRI scans
Faster scans could reduce the time patients spend in the machine from 45 to 15 minutes.
Robert Silbey, former MIT dean of science, dies at 71
'Excellent teacher' spent 45 years as faculty member, administrator.
How to get the message across on climate change
As the science of climate change gets clearer, the public gets more confused. Are there ways to fix that?
3 Questions: Ricardo Caballero on the search for safe investments
Economist believes structural problem underlying financial crisis is ‘worse than ever’
International Open Access Week is October 24-30
MIT celebrates efforts to increase access to research and scholarship worldwide.
Jaenisch receives Medal of Science at White House ceremony
Among 12 honored by President Barack Obama on Friday.
What’s next for engineering education?
Dean of Engineering to share his views on engineering education in the face of increasing need for innovative technical leaders.
At your service in the Stratton Student Center: one Greenbean recycling machine
Zoe is the Greenbean recycling machine near the stairs on the first floor of W20. Part of a pilot program sponsored by the MIT Department of Facilities, Zoe is taking community recycling to the next level.
Nominations now open for Doherty Professorship in Ocean Utilization
Submission deadline for applicants to the two-year, $25,000 chair is Nov. 16.
3 Questions: Chappell Lawson on border security
MIT political scientist, back from serving in Washington, discusses the border issues the United States faces.
IS&T now offers support for Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)
The latest Macintosh operating system offers many new features that enhance functionality for end users. Some of those enhancements change behaviors in Kerberos, wired DHCP and user navigation.
Kaiser to lead National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Cell biologist to start new position in spring 2012.