Online course from the MIT Center for Advanced Virtuality seeks to empower students and educators to critically engage with media.
‘Traveling’ Nature of Brain Waves May Help Working Memory Work
The act of holding information in mind is accompanied by coordination of rotating brain waves in the prefrontal cortex, a phenomenon that may convey specific advantages, a new study suggests.
The act of holding information in mind is accompanied by coordination of rotating brain waves in the prefrontal cortex, a phenomenon that may convey specific advantages, a new study suggests.
Solar-Powered System Offers a Route To Inexpensive Desalination
Passive solar evaporation system could be used to clean wastewater, provide potable water, or sterilize medical tools in off-grid areas.
Passive solar evaporation system could be used to clean wastewater, provide potable water, or sterilize medical tools in off-grid areas.
3 Questions: The Future of International Education
New MISTI faculty director Evan Lieberman discusses the crucial role of international education for global solutions.
New MISTI faculty director Evan Lieberman discusses the crucial role of international education for global solutions.
3 Questions: Kuheli Dutt Reflects on Diversity in Science
Assistant dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion at the MIT School of Science answers three questions about the work ahead.
Assistant dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion at the MIT School of Science answers three questions about the work ahead.
An Explorer in the Sprawling Universe of Possible Chemical Combinations
Heather Kulik embraces computer models as “the only way to make a dent” in the vast number of potential materials that could solve important problems.
Heather Kulik embraces computer models as “the only way to make a dent” in the vast number of potential materials that could solve important problems.
A New Approach To Curbing Cocaine Use
MIT researchers find activating a specific acetylcholine receptor in the brain reduces cocaine use in rodents.
MIT researchers find activating a specific acetylcholine receptor in the brain reduces cocaine use in rodents.
Investors Awaken to the Risks of Climate Change
At the MIT Energy Initiative’s Fall Colloquium, finance executive Poppy Allonby lays out the current state of sustainability thinking among the investor class.
At the MIT Energy Initiative’s Fall Colloquium, finance executive Poppy Allonby lays out the current state of sustainability thinking among the investor class.
The Sound of a Sunset
The Digital Humanities Lab unveils its Sonification Toolkit, which enables conversion of almost anything — from data to drawings — into sound.
The Digital Humanities Lab unveils its Sonification Toolkit, which enables conversion of almost anything — from data to drawings — into sound.
Study: Higher Minimum Wages Raise Voter Turnout
Low-wage workers, who vote infrequently, gain a participation boost when their salaries increase.
Low-wage workers, who vote infrequently, gain a participation boost when their salaries increase.
3 Questions: What a Single Car Can Say About Traffic
Measuring traffic properties requires vast amounts of data. Meshkat Botshekan, a PhD student working with the MIT CSHub, is discovering a more efficient and affordable physics-inspired alternative.
Measuring traffic properties requires vast amounts of data. Meshkat Botshekan, a PhD student working with the MIT CSHub, is discovering a more efficient and affordable physics-inspired alternative.
Engineers Develop Surgical ‘Duct Tape’ as an Alternative to Sutures
The sticky patch could be quickly applied to repair gut leaks and tears.
The sticky patch could be quickly applied to repair gut leaks and tears.
Deploying Machine Learning To Improve Mental Health
MIT scientist Rosalind Picard collaborates with clinicians to develop tools for mental health care delivery.
MIT scientist Rosalind Picard collaborates with clinicians to develop tools for mental health care delivery.
Where Legal, Voting by Those in Prison Is Rare, Study Shows
The findings suggest voting by incarcerated people is unlikely to affect electoral outcomes, in contrast to some assumptions.
The findings suggest voting by incarcerated people is unlikely to affect electoral outcomes, in contrast to some assumptions.
A Look at How Countries Go Nuclear — And Why Some Do Not
Political scientist Vipin Narang’s new book, “Seeking the Bomb,” makes sense of the complex history of nuclear weapons programs.
Political scientist Vipin Narang’s new book, “Seeking the Bomb,” makes sense of the complex history of nuclear weapons programs.
Study Suggests Words Are Needed To Think About Numbers
Among adults who vary in their knowledge of number words, the ability to reason about numbers is bound by the highest number they can count to.
Among adults who vary in their knowledge of number words, the ability to reason about numbers is bound by the highest number they can count to.