Earth not due for a geomagnetic flip in the near future
Researchers find geomagnetic field intensity is double the long-term historical average.
A new way to make X-rays
MIT researchers have found a phenomenon that might lead to more compact, tunable X-ray devices made of graphene.
Four MIT faculty elected 2015 AAAS Fellows
Berggren, Bertschinger, Fink, and Zue are among those recognized for efforts toward advancing science.
Alex Tinguely: Working toward a fusion future
After starting his physics education with online courses, an MIT graduate student is now practicing cutting-edge research in nuclear fusion at MIT.
Powering science
The MIT High Performance Research Computing Facility powers MIT research behind the scenes.
Neuroscientists reveal how the brain can enhance connections
Newly identified mechanism allows the brain to strengthen links between neurons.
Alan Davison, professor emeritus of chemistry, dies at 79
Longtime MIT professor was a "serial innovator" whose inventions included Cardiolite, an important tool in clinical nuclear cardiology.
Chemists create adaptable metallic-cage gels
New materials could be tuned for applications including drug delivery and water filtration.
3Q: Sarah Ballard on astrophysics and gender equity in science
Kavli Institute postdoc and 2015 L'Oreal USA For Women in Science Award winner speaks on her career and why roadblocks remain for women in science.
Why MIT.nano?
Doug Spreng ’65 believes nanotechnology could hold the biggest payoffs — for everyone.
Shocking new way to get the salt out
MIT team invents efficient shockwave-based process for desalination of water.
New exoplanet in our neighborhood
Though likely uninhabitable, planet is rocky, Earth-sized, and near enough for study of its atmosphere.
What counts as fair?
Neuroscientists find that children’s ability to count is key to distributing resources based on merit.
Edward Boyden wins 2016 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences
MIT physicists share prize in fundamental physics; Larry Guth and Liang Fu win New Horizons Prizes.
Quantum materials: A new paradigm for computing?
Diamond spintronics and graphene-based infrared detectors are among leading-edge technologies reported at annual Materials Day Symposium at MIT.