Mysterious electron acceleration explained
Computer simulation identifies source of aurora-causing high-speed electrons in space
What drove the lunar dynamo?
Research supports theory that the moon’s molten core was likely sustained by an alternative power source.
Robots go head to head, 250 miles above Earth
Third annual Zero Robotics competition pits robots against each other on the International Space Station.
Two new Earth-sized exoplanets discovered
Some 950 light-years away, team finds smallest exoplanets yet detected.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory researchers receive NASA award
Honored for their role in the Near Earth Object Observation Program
3 Questions: Greg Chamitoff on the final frontier
Alum-astronaut relives some of the highlights of his space shuttle career.
To an asteroid, and back
MIT students to build imaging instrument to fly aboard mission to an asteroid.
Helping space shuttles achieve liftoff
MIT has contributed 27 alumni-astronauts, plenty of earthbound expertise.
3 Questions: Richard Binzel on near-Earth asteroids
'2011 MD,' found by a Lincoln Lab team, will pass close to the planet on Monday.