Computation
Complex brain function depends on flexibility
May 19, 2013
Neurons that can multitask greatly enhance the brain’s computational power, study finds.
Markus Buehler named recipient of the Robert Lansing Hardy Award
April 11, 2013
Recognized for innovations using computational science to understand mechanical properties of biological and bio-inspired materials.
Understanding and predicting materials behavior
September 26, 2012
Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering takes an interdisciplinary approach
Sometimes the quickest path is not a straight line
March 8, 2012
New methods and software developed at MIT can predict optimal paths for automated underwater vehicles.
Here comes the sun
January 11, 2012
A new sunflower-inspired pattern increases concentrated solar efficiency.
Also labeled: Biomimetics, Computer modeling, Energy, Global, Mechanical engineering, Thermoelectricity, Solar
Ju Li: Atomic insights for new materials development
October 4, 2011
Peraire named head of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
June 1, 2011
Computational aerodynamics specialist succeeds Ian Waitz, who was named dean of engineering
Information Age
April 14, 2011
As part of MIT’s 150th-birthday celebration, computer science luminaries — many from MIT's faculty — gathered on campus for a two-day symposium.
Targeted results
March 31, 2011
By envisioning data as 'graphs,' MIT researchers show how to find local solutions to otherwise overwhelmingly complex problems.
Can telecom data help redraw political boundaries?
December 9, 2010
By analyzing one of the world’s largest databases of phone data, researchers partition Great Britain into densely interconnected regions.
Programming crowds
October 27, 2010
With the Web, people worldwide can work on distributed tasks. But getting reliable results requires algorithms that specify workflow between people, not transistors.
Fueling up for 26.2 miles
October 21, 2010
HST student develops model that can help marathon runners pace themselves to a strong finish.
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