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Reif: 'We will come together as a community soon'President sends letter to community in midst of tragedy.

‘He loved us, and we loved him’MIT community recalls fallen officer Sean Collier, who made a big impression in 15 months at MIT.

MIT classes cancelled April 19 in wake of tragedyLetter to the community from MIT's EVP/Treasurer and Chancellor

New five-planet system contains two that are in the ‘habitable zone’Potentially habitable planets are slightly larger than Earth.

Making music in the Hobby ShopThe Shop boasts a long tradition of musical creation and innovation

Video: A look inside the MIT Hobby Shop

Jay Scheib receives MAP Fund grant

Professor emeritus Harold Wachman dies at 85Wachman chaired AeroAstro grad program

Open access gains momentum in WashingtonWhite House takes action to increase access to the results of federally funded scientific research

MIT faculty reflect on accomplishments, challenges in area of faculty equityProfessors Wesley L. Harris, Barbara Liskov assess the state of faculty-diversity efforts at the Institute.

Demaines selected for Guggenheim FellowshipHonored for work with origami from wood, plastic, metal and glass.

Markus Buehler named recipient of the Robert Lansing Hardy AwardRecognized for innovations using computational science to understand mechanical properties of biological and bio-inspired materials.

Medieval reading lessonsArthur Bahr’s new book reveals a surprise about 14th-century manuscripts

Indyk and Katabi win top ACM honorsProfessors recognized for their contributions to computer science

City of Cambridge approves MIT’s zoning petitionKendall Square to be invigorated; approval gained through collaborative approach

Fox receives AAVMC Excellence in Research Award

Ulm and Concrete Sustainability Hub named to list of top newsmakersResearch on reduction of concrete's environmental footprint prompts inclusion on trade journal's list.

3Q: Jeffrey Ravel on the French past and our futureWith MIT hosting a global French history conference, a look at the international growth of — and changes in — the field.

Multiple choices: How do you handle eWaste?MIT is committed to responsibly recycling its eWaste. Find out what you or your DLC can do to help.

A clear-eyed look at computer vision syndromeRecognize the symptoms and learn about ways to prevent it

CERN announces measurement of antimatter excess in spaceMIT physicist and AMS spokesman Samuel Ting presents results via webcast.

Four MIT researchers attend White House announcement of brain initiativeObama invites Boyden, Brown, Desimone and Seung to launch of new federal initiative.

Professor emeritus Frederick J. McGarry dies at 86Polymer engineering professor, alumnus was at MIT for more than 50 years.

Ruiz writes to Academic Council regarding strengthened campus securityLetter details planned improvements in emergency preparedness, emergency communication protocols and network-security practices.

Gore wins $1.13 million NIH grantAward will fund study evolution of antibiotic-resistance in bacteria

Obama hosts Dresselhaus, Graybiel and Luu in Oval OfficeThe three MIT scientists are among six winners of the 2012 Kavli Prizes to visit the White House.