Research
Cheaters lessen colony survival under stress in yeast experiment
May 1, 2013
MIT researchers find that high ratio of freeloaders makes it more likely colony will die from sudden shock to environment.
NSE-led teams sweep energy innovation contest
April 30, 2013
Future Energy @ MIT pitch competition focuses on finding solutions to the world’s energy challenges
Simchi-Levi honored by Production and Operations Management Society
April 26, 2013
Publication cites CEE professor's contributions to theoretical and practical aspects of supply-chain management
‘The place I needed to be’
April 26, 2013
An early passion for mechanical engineering drew first‑generation student Madeline Salazar to MIT.
3Q: Enectali Figueroa-Feliciano on possible hints of dark matter
April 22, 2013
MIT physicist explains how new results from an underground experiment add intrigue to the hunt for dark matter.
New five-planet system contains two that are in the ‘habitable zone’
April 19, 2013
Potentially habitable planets are slightly larger than Earth.
Micah Altman wins Pizzigati Prize
April 18, 2013
MIT Libraries’ research director recognized for his work with DistrictBuilder software
MIT Science Policy Initiative members visit Capitol Hill to support funding for research and development
April 17, 2013
Meet with representatives of 34 congressional offices to urge reversal of budget cuts.
Open access gains momentum in Washington
April 12, 2013
White House takes action to increase access to the results of federally funded scientific research
Modern-day inventor
April 12, 2013
MIT senior Paul Lazarescu uses his engineering talents to help people with disabilities and improve everyday technology.
Medieval reading lessons
April 9, 2013
Arthur Bahr’s new book reveals a surprise about 14th-century manuscripts
Research advances therapy to protect against dengue virus
April 8, 2013
MIT team presents a novel approach to developing a treatment using mutated antibodies.
Also labeled: Biological engineering, Disease, Koch Institute, Viruses, Health, Health care, Medicine, Dengue
CERN announces measurement of antimatter excess in space
April 3, 2013
MIT physicist and AMS spokesman Samuel Ting presents results via webcast.
Also labeled: CERN, Dark matter, Faculty, Physics, International Space Station, NASA, Space, astronomy and planetary science
Four MIT researchers attend White House announcement of brain initiative
April 2, 2013
Obama invites Boyden, Brown, Desimone and Seung to launch of new federal initiative.
Six faculty recognized for Russian engagement
April 2, 2013
Institute names inaugural Skolkovo Foundation Professors.
Gore wins $1.13 million NIH grant
April 2, 2013
Award will fund study evolution of antibiotic-resistance in bacteria
Watching fluid flow at nanometer scales
March 31, 2013
Researchers find that tiny nanowires can lift liquids as effectively as tubes.
Polz to receive the American Society for Microbiology’s Elanco Award
March 29, 2013
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering professor, who studies wild microbial communities, is the first ecologist to be selected.
Jarillo-Herrero, Lu named ONR Young Investigators
March 28, 2013
Two assistant professors at MIT are among 16 recipients nationwide.
Introducing the Center for Advanced Urbanism
March 28, 2013
Creating new models for 21st century cities
MicroRNA detection on the cheap
March 28, 2013
MIT alumni’s startup provides rapid, cost-effective microRNA profiling, which is beneficial for diagnosing diseases.
Abudayyeh named a Paul and Daisy Soros New American Fellow
March 27, 2013
2012 alumnus will use fellowship to support his studies in the Harvard/MIT MD-PhD Program.
Using biology to improve chemical synthesis
March 26, 2013
MIT team finds a more economical way to create valuable building blocks for pharmaceuticals
Also labeled: Biology, Chemistry and chemical engineering, Faculty, Graduate, postdoctoral, Medicine, Pharmaceuticals
Making sense of big data
March 26, 2013
PhD student Jameson Toole wants to harness data to improve human lives.
Also labeled: Big data, Data, Economics, Graduate, postdoctoral, Profile, Students, Engineering Systems
Researchers awarded $3.7 million for research on sustainable development of Kuwait’s built environment
March 22, 2013
Grant sponsored through the Kuwait-MIT Center for Natural Resources and the Environment
Demystifying the Cretaceous hothouse
March 20, 2013
MIT researchers crack longstanding paradox in climate science
Researchers reverse Fragile X Syndrome symptoms in adult mice
March 19, 2013
Picower Institute neuroscientists use single dose of experimental drug; could prove promising for treatment of autism symptoms.
Also labeled: Autism, Biology, Neurology, Neuroscience, Pharmaceuticals, Picower Institute for Learning and Memory
NSE students in the national spotlight
March 19, 2013
Three from Course 22 named to Forbes '30 under 30' list
Committee on Animal Care solicits feedback
March 19, 2013
AEE and the MIT-IPC convene executive forum series to spur adoption of advanced energy
March 18, 2013
First session brought together advanced energy and utility executives to address challenges to rapid adoption of innovative energy technologies.
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