Research
With changes, the grid can take it
December 5, 2011
MIT report shows that with new policies, U.S. electric grid could handle expected influx of electric cars and wind and solar generation.
Also labeled: Automobiles, Electric grid, Energy, Environment, Government, MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), Policy, Renewable
Digging for answers
November 22, 2011
MIT, Pfizer hold groundbreaking for new biomedical research facility in Kendall Square.
Inside an innovation ecosystem
November 22, 2011
History, proximity and serendipity make Kendall Square fertile ground for the next big idea.
Seeing cancer in three dimensions
November 21, 2011
Scientists find that the 3-D structure of a cancer cell’s chromosomes plays a big role in which genes get deleted or copied.
Also labeled: Broad Institute, Cancer, Collaboration, Genetics, Genome, Health sciences and technology, Physics
Engineering Systems Division and MIT Press launch book series
November 16, 2011
The first hairy microbes
November 16, 2011
New fossils reveal oldest known ciliates.
Also labeled: Earth and atmospheric sciences, Evolution, Faculty, Fossils, Geology, Microfossils, Microorganisms, Snowball Earth
MIT team wins iGEM competition track
November 15, 2011
Group earns top spot in health and medicine; advances to grand finals for first time.
CSAIL robots take center stage
November 14, 2011
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory Principal Investigator Daniela Rus collaborated with modern dance company Pilobolus this past year to bring flying robots to the stage.
Also labeled: Arts, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), Robots, Theater
Rethinking the fall of Rome’s republic
November 9, 2011
Historian’s innovative hypothesis paints new picture of ancient Italy and aims to explain how the Roman Republic fell.
Sen. Whitehouse visits Alcator C-Mod Tokamak
November 8, 2011
Oliva explores new ground in computational perception at CSAIL
November 8, 2011
Neuroscientist looks forward to collaborative studies of visual perception in the brain and its computational applications.
Navigating blindfolded
November 8, 2011
Advanced mathematical techniques enable AUVs to survey large, complex and cluttered seascapes.
AUVs: From idea to implementation
November 7, 2011
One day, researchers predict, these robots will be able to do tasks without a human in the loop.
Many man-made and natural networks have same underlying architecture
November 3, 2011
In first DES4, Albert-László Barabási explains the concept of scale-free networks using the Web.
Making a Nobel-winning chemistry reaction even better
November 3, 2011
New catalyst offers greater control over the synthesis of organic cyclic compounds, including potential cancer drugs.
Also labeled: Catalyst, Chemistry and chemical engineering, Faculty, Nobel Prizes, Pharmaceuticals, Metathesis
Exploring the inner workings of materials
November 2, 2011
From concrete to cancer cells, Van Vliet brings an engineer’s mindset to the study of biology and materials.
New algorithm could substantially speed up MRI scans
November 1, 2011
Faster scans could reduce the time patients spend in the machine from 45 to 15 minutes.
Foster the people
October 31, 2011
At manufacturing conference, emphasis is on keeping high-skill jobs in the United States — and creating workers with the talents to fill those positions.
Turning green to gold
October 27, 2011
Koch building takes the lead in lab energy performance.
Also labeled: Campus buildings and architecture, Campus services, Efficiency, Energy, Facilities, Koch Institute
International Open Access Week is October 24-30
October 24, 2011
MIT celebrates efforts to increase access to research and scholarship worldwide.
IROP students around the world
October 21, 2011
During the 2010-2011 academic year, International Research Opportunities Program students conducted research around the world in 18 different countries.
Nominations now open for Doherty Professorship in Ocean Utilization
October 20, 2011
Submission deadline for applicants to the two-year, $25,000 chair is Nov. 16.
Two MIT scientists elected to the Institute of Medicine
October 18, 2011
Sur, Tsai among the 65 new members
Fall Communications Forum explores local news, surveillance, cities and entertainment
October 14, 2011
MIT students to visit Washington to explore science policy careers
October 13, 2011
New Federal Science Agency Visits program sends delegates to meet with scientists and policymakers at federal agencies to see science policy in practice.
3 Questions: Archon Fung on political science today
October 13, 2011
Analysis of 29 mammals reveals genomic ‘dark matter’
October 13, 2011
Genomic comparison offers a new map for charting human disease and biology.
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