Half a century ago, Edward Lorenz SM '43, ScD '48, overthrew the idea of the clockwork universe with his ground-breaking research on chaos. Now MIT professors are working to establish a climate research center in his name.
More than 60 posters featured at annual Center for Environmental Health Sciences event.
More than $900,000 distributed to 46 international faculty research projects.
The Massachusetts Republican says the kind of work done at MIT 'can get our economy going.'
Newest segment from the MIT150's 'Elemental MIT' series focuses on topics highlighted in Tuesday's State of the Union address.
In white paper, MIT scientists discuss potential for revolutionary advances in biomedicine and other fields.
MIT researchers must apply by Jan. 6
The Institute has embarked on a major, long-term effort to promote intellectual and technological exchange.
Discovery opens door to new class of exoplanets, including rocky planets rich in diamond and graphite.
Biologists find that restoring the gene for p53 can slow the spread of advanced lung tumors, but doesn’t help early-stage cancers.
Study suggests adding a face shield to military helmets would help more soldiers avoid blast-induced brain injuries.
Amgen Foundation's four-year grant will support 100 undergraduates' work.
A new study reveals that even the way cats lap up liquid displays the perfect balance for which they’re known.
Ed Boyden is learning how to alter behavior by using light to turn neurons on and off.
Will offer research-initiation grants to faculty at MIT and in Germany.