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Illustration of the molecular structure of a material with molecules shown in layers. Each molecule is seen as an octahedral structure with yellow or blue balls at the vertices.

Engineers report a major advance in creating a new family of semiconductor materials

Ultrastable and made of inexpensive, nontoxic elements, chalcogenide perovskites could find applications in solar cells, lighting, and more.

November 3, 2021

An illustration of the grey moon cut in half with internal red spheres and lines representing magnetic field lines

3 Questions: Rona Oran and Benjamin Weiss on the ancient moon’s missing magnetism

Simulations rule out plasmas caused by meteoroid impacts as the source of lunar magnetism, supporting the proposal that the ancient moon generated a core dynamo.

December 22, 2020

An illustration of a room with symbols for: people working, typing, and walking; the weather outside; heating systems; and the internet "cloud," all with WiFi symbols next to them

Making smart thermostats more efficient

A smart thermostat quickly learns to optimize building microclimates for both energy consumption and user preference.

December 18, 2020

MIT Skoltech Program issues call for seed fund proposals

Funding available to MIT principal investigators for innovative projects that could benefit Skoltech or the mission of the Skolkovo Foundation.

July 10, 2017

MIT Skoltech Seed Fund issues call for proposals

Funding available to MIT faculty and researchers for projects that could benefit Skoltech or the mission of the Skolkovo Foundation.

November 29, 2016

Duane Boning named head of Leaders for Global Operations program

Boning succeeds David Simchi-Levi as engineering faculty director of master’s program.

August 16, 2016

A view of the first classes held at the Skolkovo Innovation Center.

Classes launched at Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology

The Russian university, established in collaboration with MIT, welcomes 52 new graduate students.

September 10, 2013

Cameron McCord, a physics and nuclear science and engineering major and member of the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC).

Diving into nuclear policy

Whether he’s in a Navy submarine or in Washington, you’ll find MIT senior Cameron McCord at the intersection of nuclear engineering, policy and service.

May 29, 2013