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.
Research highlight: Jagadeesh Moodera
Step-by-step, the Moodera Research Group is building the essential knowledge and hardware for next-generation quantum computers.
Higher coal use in Asia could increase water stress
Aerosol emissions would slow warming but suppress rainfall.
Spotting hidden activity in cells
New data analysis technique distinguishes active from passive fluctuations inside cells.
There’s something in the air
Colette Heald studies atmospheric gases and particles, and how they affect air quality and climate.
Five from MIT win 2016 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Awards fund graduate studies for immigrants and children of immigrants.
Good medicine
Varesh Prasad, an MIT graduate student in health sciences and technology, is creating a multidisciplinary future in health care.