November 13, 2012 Institute researchers aim to spur development and evaluation of useful technologies to help the world’s poor.
November 9, 2012 Study shows that key proteins in mucus prevent bacterial adhesion to surfaces, could help prevent growth of biofilms.
November 8, 2012 New tests of nanostructured material could lead to better armor against everything from gunfire to micrometeorites.
November 7, 2012 MIT researchers develop a tool to assess regional risks of climate change, potential impacts on local infrastructure and planning.
November 2, 2012 MIT political scientist’s book shows how conflicts feature pragmatic alliances — not just ancient sectarian divisions.
November 1, 2012 A new approach to algorithmically distinguishing words with multiple possible meanings could help find useful data in electronic medical records.
October 31, 2012 When you hear poll results reported with a certain margin of error, that’s only part of the story.
October 30, 2012 MIT neuroscientists identify a brain region that can switch between new and old habits.