Historian/physicist David Kaiser wins Physics World’s 'Book of the Year Award'
Kaiser is the head of MIT's Program in Science, Technology, and Society, and a senior lecturer in the Department of Physics.
3 Questions: David Kaiser on Thomas Kuhn’s paradigm shift
Scholars mark 50th anniversary of 'The Structure of Scientific Revolutions.'
Understanding gambling addiction
For machine gamblers, it’s not whether they win or lose — it’s how much they play the game.
Bits of buildings: How is computing changing the architect’s job?
In a new book, an MIT researcher looks at the influence of high-tech simulations on the profession of architecture.
3 Questions: Hanna Rose Shell on the hidden history of camouflage
Historian of technology’s new book traces the surprisingly recent invention of a standard military practice.
The Civil War’s iron age
MIT historian David Mindell revisits the human experience on board one of history’s most famous warships.
MIT's Communication Forum conducts a conversation for scholars — and citizens
Has explored media and change for more than 30 years
Q&A with Rosalind Williams on history in the age of human empire
New book examines the critical juncture when human endeavors began to dominate the planet.
Historian of science Charles Weiner dies at 80
Longtime faculty member was a pre-eminent analyst of the political, social and ethical dimensions of contemporary science.
How to kick-start new energy technologies
Three-year study produces proposals for boosting energy innovation to meet growing demand, curb global warming.
Searching for balloons in a social network
The key to mobilizing large numbers of people is incentives, study finds.
Fellowship supports MIT Sloan students working on societal challenges
A Q&A with two fellowship grantees, Dante Cassanego and Julie Lein.
