Inside the adult ADHD brain
Brain scans differentiate adults who have recovered from childhood ADHD and those whose difficulties linger.
A new approach to diversity research
MIT professor suggests a rethinking of homogeneity as the baseline used to study diversity.
Surprising nanotubes: Some slippery, some sticky
New research discovers unexpected variations in behavior of nanotubes made of different materials.
Alan Guth shares $1 million Kavli Prize in Astrophysics
MIT physicist lauded for his groundbreaking theory of cosmic inflation.
Think fast, robot
Algorithm that harnesses data from a new sensor could make autonomous robots more nimble.
Advanced research gives EECS undergraduates the ‘big picture’
SuperUROP connects student creativity with tough challenges
Global survey: Climate change now a mainstream part of city planning
Survey reveals cities are planning for climate change, but still searching for links to economic growth.
Spruce up your selfie
A new algorithm could transfer acclaimed photographers’ signature styles to cellphone photos.
Microbes chow down on latest fuel-cell tech
Cullen Buie manipulates micro-scale phenomena to optimize energy conversion devices.
The varieties of nuclear strategy
In a new book, MIT political scientist examines the multiple political uses of nuclear weapons.
Improving a new breed of solar cells
Quantum-dot photovoltaics set new record for efficiency in such devices, could unlock new uses.
EECScon and Masterworks events raise awareness of student research
Two venues provide industry, faculty, and student guests with full range and depth of research.
New method for propulsion in fluids
Researchers discover a way for temperature gradients in fluids to move objects.