New law on sharps disposal goes in effect July 1
On July 1, a Massachusetts law goes into effect banning the disposal of medical sharps in household waste. Home sharps containers are available for purchase from the MIT Pharmacy.
3 Questions: Andrea Campbell interprets the Supreme Court’s health care decision
A political scientist whose work was cited in one justice’s opinion weighs in on the ruling and its implications.
Survey: Latin American and Asian cities lead way in planning for global warming
U.S. cities trail when it comes to preparing for climate change.
Frank Stanton Chair in Nuclear Security Policy Studies established in Department of Political Science
Endowed chair established with a gift of $5 million from the Stanton Foundation
Report: China’s actions are crucial on climate change
Research shows China’s impact on climate change, as well as its potential to shape the path forward.
Mujid Kazimi, of nuclear science and engineering, wins Kuwait Prize
Honored for contributions to nuclear power technology
Josh Shifrinson: decline of power play
Military strategy for a declining United States in a complex world
Andrea Campbell: Public opinion and policy viewed through an historical lens
Professor studies taxation, Social Security, health insurance and more.
Exploding the myths of manufacturing
MIT conference explores the complex state of an industry showing signs of revival.
Science Policy Initiative calls on Congress to support investments in R&D
Students traveled to Washington to urge continued funding.
Robinson wins prestigious Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship
First-year doctoral student earns DoE honor.
New study links air pollution and early death in the U.K.
Researchers find car exhaust causes more premature deaths than car accidents.