Voices of MIT at the People’s Climate March
Some 70 MIT students, researchers, and alumni marched in the largest climate rally in history.
Q&A: Science journalism and public engagement
New leaders of Knight Science Journalism program discuss role of science coverage in modern society.
Obama names Megan Smith as Chief Technology Officer of the U.S.
MIT Corporation member and alumna will guide White House information-technology policy and initiatives.
Study: Cutting emissions pays for itself
Savings from healthier air can make up for some or all of the cost of carbon-reduction policies.
The history man
Nuclear security expert Francis Gavin brings a historical approach to the study of international politics.
Regulations only a first step in cutting emissions
MIT study finds that sectoral regulations will not cut emissions enough to substantially limit climate change, but are a good step toward phasing in a price on carbon.
3 Questions: Kenneth Oye on the regulation of genetic engineering
Political scientist discusses regulatory gaps in assessing the impact of “gene drives.”
No future on the sidelines
Students are stepping up to Capitol Hill to speak out for science funding.
How a new approach to funding Alzheimer’s research could pay off
Model indicates that diverse research approaches to the disease would be a rewarding investment.