David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research feted
MIT celebrates the official opening of the institute's new building.
When the butterfly effect took flight
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.
CEHS poster session highlights graduate, postdoctoral work
More than 60 posters featured at annual Center for Environmental Health Sciences event.
2010-11 MISTI Global Seed Funds winners announced
More than $900,000 distributed to 46 international faculty research projects.
Sen. Scott Brown visits MIT
The Massachusetts Republican says the kind of work done at MIT 'can get our economy going.'
Video: Innovation’s impact on economic growth
Newest segment from the MIT150's 'Elemental MIT' series focuses on topics highlighted in Tuesday's State of the Union address.
The power of ‘convergence’
In white paper, MIT scientists discuss potential for revolutionary advances in biomedicine and other fields.
Request for proposals: Sanofi-aventis Biomedical Innovation Award (SABIP) Program
MIT researchers must apply by Jan. 6
MIT strengthens its ties to Greater China
The Institute has embarked on a major, long-term effort to promote intellectual and technological exchange.
Astronomers detect first carbon-rich exoplanet
Discovery opens door to new class of exoplanets, including rocky planets rich in diamond and graphite.
Timing is everything for cancer protein p53
Biologists find that restoring the gene for p53 can slow the spread of advanced lung tumors, but doesn’t help early-stage cancers.
Heading off trauma
Study suggests adding a face shield to military helmets would help more soldiers avoid blast-induced brain injuries.
MIT receives $1 million to support undergraduate research
Amgen Foundation's four-year grant will support 100 undergraduates' work.
The surprising physics of cats’ drinking
A new study reveals that even the way cats lap up liquid displays the perfect balance for which they’re known.
Brain control
Ed Boyden is learning how to alter behavior by using light to turn neurons on and off.