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Multiview 3-D photography made simpleA new technique enables the conversion of an ordinary camera into a light-field camera capable of recording high-resolution, multiperspective images.

Surprising turns in magnetic thin films could lead to better data storageMIT researchers discover efficient control of magnetism in chiral ferromagnets.

Diversifying your online worldIn a new book, MIT’s Ethan Zuckerman asserts that we need to overcome the Internet’s sorting tendencies and create tools to make ourselves ‘digital cosmopolitans.’

Printing artificial boneResearchers develop method to design synthetic materials and quickly turn the design into reality using computer optimization and 3-D printing.

Making alternative fuels cheaperChemical engineers’ new synthesis could make biofuel more appealing for mass production.

Holding the saltMIT graduate student David Cohen-Tanugi works to improve water filtration, desalination.

Automated ‘coach’ could help with social interactionsNew software system from MIT could help people improve their conversational and interview skills.

Can you feel me now?New array measures vibrations across the skin, may help engineers design optimal, wearable tactile displays.

President Ollanta Humala of Peru visits MITVisit establishes intent to explore collaborations in education and research.

That ’70s showIn a new book, journalist and MIT fellow Christian Caryl recounts the epoch-shaping political, religious and economic upheavals launched in the year 1979.

Making wavesPierre Lermusiaux quantifies uncertainty to develop better ocean simulations.

3 Questions: Fiona Murray on female entrepreneurshipMIT professor discusses her research on the challenges facing women entrepreneurs, as well as possible solutions.

Data from edX’s first course offer preliminary insights into online learningResearchers analyze page views, clickstreams and discussion threads for clues to how students learn online.

Securing the cloudA new algorithm solves a major problem with homomorphic encryption, which would let Web servers process data without decrypting it.

Despite the rain, a sunny outlook for 2013 graduatesFriends and families sit through steady rain to watch graduates receive their diplomas.

Rain doesn’t dampen excitement of MIT’s 2013 CommencementDropbox CEO Drew Houston ’05 tells graduates: 'The people are the reason why there’s only one MIT.'

President L. Rafael Reif's Charge to the Graduates'I am certain you will use what you have learned here to make the world a better place.'

Drew Houston's Commencement address'I stopped trying to make my life perfect, and instead tried to make it interesting.'

Commencement will be held outdoors, as plannedRain is forecast; indoor viewing available for guests.