Study reveals molecular mechanisms of memory formation
Neuroscientists discover a cellular pathway that encodes memories by strengthening specific synapses.
Distinctive brain pattern helps habits form
Study identifies neurons that fire at the beginning and end of a behavior as it becomes a habit.
Cities of the future may be built with locally available volcanic ash
Study finds adding volcanic ash reduces the overall energy required to manufacture concrete.
When numbers started counting
New book by MIT assistant professor chronicles the birth of statistical arguments in public debate.
A deep dive into the effects of trade
MIT economist David Atkin looks beneath the surface of global commerce.
Automating materials design
With new approach, researchers specify desired properties of a material, and a computer system generates a structure accordingly.
Fine-tuning cancer medicine
New cancer research initiative eyes individualized treatment for patients.
Institute launches the MIT Intelligence Quest
New Institute-wide initiative will advance human and machine intelligence research.
Modeling the universe
MIT's Mark Vogelsberger and an international astrophysics team have created a new model pointing to black holes’ role in galaxy formation.
Reading and writing DNA
Department of Biology kicks off IAP seminar series with a lecture by synthetic-biology visionary George Church.
Microfluidics from Lego bricks
MIT engineers make microfluidics modular using the popular interlocking blocks.
Jing Li: Applying economics to energy technology
Soon-to-be assistant professor of applied economics focuses on development and deployment solutions that can help the world move to a low-carbon future.
Going for the gold
MIT students work to improve ski goggles to mitigate the hazards of “flat light.”