Helping advance computational capabilities, expand student research options
Associate Professor Benoit Forget looks to the past for clues to push refinement of nuclear reactors
An electrical switch for magnetism
MIT researchers develop a new approach to controlling the motion of magnetic domains; work could lead to low-power computer memory.
Diving into nuclear policy
Whether he’s in a Navy submarine or in Washington, you’ll find MIT senior Cameron McCord at the intersection of nuclear engineering, policy and service.
Balance is key to making quantum-dot solar cells work
MIT team finds that the ratio of component atoms is vital to performance.
Striking a balance on taxes
Research by PhD student Stefanie Stantcheva touches on taxation, student loans and education incentives.
Reducing caloric intake delays nerve cell loss
Study points to role of protein in anti-aging benefits of calorie restriction
Students recognized for environmental health research
Grads and postdocs presented work at poster session held by Center for Environmental Health Sciences
Melissa Nobles: Taking full account of the past
MIT political science professor examines ways societies confront histories of racial and ethnic injustice
Complex brain function depends on flexibility
Neurons that can multitask greatly enhance the brain’s computational power, study finds.
A caring mind
Red blood cells, dengue fever and greenhouses have been on MIT senior Paula Trepman’s mind as she tackles problems in global health care.
Robert C. Armstrong named director of MIT Energy Initiative
Outgoing director Ernest Moniz confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Energy.
Stacking 2-D materials produces surprising results
New experiments reveal previously unseen effects, could lead to new kinds of electronics and optical devices.
Water purification process named 'Technology Idol of the Year'
Humidification-dehumidification (HDH) carrier gas extraction process developed by researchers at MIT.
First ‘SuperUROPs’ cap off inaugural year
EECS program immerses undergraduates in advanced research projects.
Four MIT professors elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Field, Kac, Vogan and Walker bring to 76 the number of Institute faculty who are NAS members.