3 Questions: Sara Seager on discovering a trove of new planets
NASA’s Kepler orbiting telescope has found hundreds of new possible planets, including 54 in the so-called 'habitable zone.'
NASA’s Kepler orbiting telescope has found hundreds of new possible planets, including 54 in the so-called 'habitable zone.'
The MIT planetary scientist discusses what the finding means for life on Earth and elsewhere in the universe.
In a new book, prominent historian of science dismisses the ‘unanswerable’ question of whether heredity or the environment matter more in human development.
As the Baby Boomers become senior citizens, is a mobility crisis coming down the road?
MIT aviation expert discusses why the engine failure could have resulted in a more serious outcome.
As deficit hawks appear poised for victory at the polls, the MIT economics professor presents the case for more spending on infrastructure and R&D.
During MIT visit, Arun Majumdar issues a wake-up call but says his agency alone cannot solve the energy problem.
MIT robotics expert discusses the logistical hurdles of regulating unmanned aircraft for civilian use.
Pan-STARRS, a telescope designed to reveal the ‘unexpected surprises’ in our solar system, including possible threats to Earth, just became fully operational.
When he's not fiddling with cars, Car Talk host Ray Magliozzi '72 pursues a woodworking hobby that started at MIT
As U.N. negotiations begin this week on a global mercury treaty, an MIT atmospheric scientist explains the challenges ahead.
An MIT oceanographer discusses why ‘we have never had a spill like this’ — and what that means for cleanup efforts.
As the oil spill off the Louisiana coast widens, the mechanical engineering emeritus professor discusses floating booms, containment caps and more
What the federal approval of the Cape Wind project will mean for Massachusetts and the nation
Physician and historian of medicine explains why bypass surgery is popular even though it fails to help many patients.