In the world

Solving history’s ‘largest mass poisoning’

Also labeled: Civil engineering, Environment

Of note: Legatum Seed Grant applications now being accepted

Also labeled: Globalization, Independent Activities Period, International development, Legatum Center, Of note

Saving labor

Also labeled: Sloan School of Management, Policy, Globalization, Poverty, Business, Political science, Faculty

Of note: Bustani seminars focus on Mideast

Also labeled: Of note, Special events and guest speakers

In the World: A better way to beat around the bush

Also labeled: International development, IDDS, Students, Volunteering, outreach, public service, Mechanical engineering

'Genius' grant for MIT economist

Also labeled: Economics, Awards and honors, Poverty

Spin cycle: a new kind of washer

Also labeled: Innovation and inventions, Mechanical engineering, International relations and collaborations, Staff, Students

PDAs aren't just for checking e-mail

Also labeled: Biology, bioengineering and biotech, Health sciences and technology

An a-maize-ing path out of poverty

Also labeled: Technology and society, International relations and collaborations, Students, Volunteering, outreach, public service

MIT students help cities plan for changing climate

Also labeled: Earth and atmospheric sciences, Environment, Urban studies and planning, International relations and collaborations, Students

Simple insulation could combat heat, cold and noise

Also labeled: Entrepreneurship, International relations and collaborations

Harnessing the Tibetan sun

Also labeled: Energy, Environment, Innovation and inventions, International relations and collaborations

On a roll: Students help bring mobility to developing countries

Also labeled: Mechanical engineering, International relations and collaborations, Volunteering, outreach, public service

Art + technology = clean water in Ecuador

Also labeled: Chemistry and chemical engineering, Civil engineering, Environment, International relations and collaborations, Students, Volunteering, outreach, public service

A dream come true: Lightman lights up future for Cambodians

Also labeled: Education / teaching, Faculty, International relations and collaborations, Volunteering, outreach, public service

An earthquake's aftermath

Also labeled: Architecture, Urban studies and planning, Education / teaching, International relations and collaborations, Students

What is good water worth?

Also labeled: Business and management, Civil engineering, Environment, International relations and collaborations