Original MIT building restored for another 100 years
Century-old campus “Main Group” gets first major modernization, including efficient modern windows.
Eric Lander wins faculty’s Killian Award
Biologist honored for his scientific leadership, pioneering work in genomics, and inspiring teaching.
Teamwork enables bacterial survival
Strains of E. coli resistant to one antibiotic can protect other bacteria growing nearby.
Study pinpoints timing of oxygen’s first appearance in Earth’s atmosphere
Beginning 2.33 billion years ago, atmospheric oxygen built up in just 10 million years.
Lung cancer “breathalyzer” wins $100K Entrepreneurship Competition
Team’s smartphone-connected device can detect lung cancer early from a single breath.
New approach to genetic analysis yields markers linked to complex diseases
Study identifies new gene variants that may be targets for treating arrhythmia.
International team launches vast atlas of mathematical objects
New online resource represents enormous computational effort, will advance research across fields.
Researchers find unexpected magnetic effect
Combining two thin-film materials yields surprising room-temperature magnetism.
MIT announces Campaign for a Better World
Comprehensive fundraising initiative aims to raise $5 billion to advance Institute’s work on some of the world’s biggest challenges.
Achieving zero resistance in energy flow
MIT postdoc Cui-Zu Chang makes a spintronic breakthrough in the Moodera group.
Tracking Greenland’s ice melt with seismic waves
Technique uses vibrations generated by ocean waves to monitor ice sheet’s seasonal changes.
Grant funds innovation in teacher education
New program provides funding for three projects working to improve STEM education.
National Academy of Sciences elects four MIT professors
Chakraborty, Lynch, Ploegh, and Sabatini honored for research achievements.
At Putnam, students rise to the challenge
MIT places first in Putnam Mathematical Competition for third year in a row.