Introducing the China Energy and Climate Project
In collaboration with Tsinghua University, MIT launches a new research project to analyze the impact of China’s existing and proposed energy and climate policies.
Democracy inaction
In ‘Ideas Matter’ lecture, Noam Chomsky criticizes fellow intellectuals for their conformity.
The MIT-India connection
The first MIT-India Conference will explore the role of technology in building India’s economy.
Wisdom of crowds
In countries that lack financial records, how can we tell who is truly poor? An innovative study suggests: Ask the neighbors.
MIT paper wins award at International Conference on Engineering Design
Alumnus Michael Pasqual and professor Olivier de Weck win ‘Reviewers’ Favorite’ award
On thin ice
The most recent global climate report fails to capture the reality of the changing Arctic seascape, according to MIT researchers.
President Hockfield stresses innovation in speech to U.S. governors
‘Lasting economic growth emerges from the most advanced science, mathematics and technology,’ she says.
Medicaid’s impact, finally measured
Unique study shows the effects of health insurance program: More treatment and fewer financial shocks for the poor, more bills paid for hospitals and doctors.
A national push for energy innovation
At MIT, former Michigan governor touts new bipartisan initiatives to make the U.S. the world’s clean-energy champ.
The impact of climate policy on U.S. aviation
Researchers find that a federal climate policy would lower total U.S. emissions, but without large reductions in the aviation sector.