MIT study compares the four largest internet meganetworks
With thousands of satellites, each network could beam down tens of terabits per second, filling gaps left by land-based services.
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QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2021-22
Ranked at the top for the 10th straight year, the Institute also places first in 12 subject areas.
A graduate student who goes to extremes
Whether testing high-field fusion magnets or his own physical endurance, Theo Mouratidis pushes the limits.
Astronaut Michael Fincke ’89 offers students out-of-this-world advice
In a virtual event, Fincke discussed his time studying at MIT, learning the Russian language, and flying on both Russian and American spacecraft.
Using mechanics for cleaner membranes
J-WAFS-supported researchers employ a mechanical approach to more efficiently clean membranes used for desalination.
Ekotrope makes building energy-efficient homes easier
The company’s software, based on work by co-founder and Professor Ed Crawley, expedites the process of home energy accreditation.
Six from MIT named 2021 Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Fellowship funds graduate studies at Stanford University.
Saving the radome
Student-led efforts preserve iconic campus landmark for future generations of education and research.
Media Advisory — MIT researchers: AI policy needed to manage impacts, build more equitable systems
On May 6 and 7, researchers from the AI Policy Forum will present their preliminary AI public policy proposals aimed at shaping specific and significant uses of AI in our lives.
Synthetic gelatin-like material mimics lobster underbelly’s stretch and strength
The membrane’s structure could provide a blueprint for robust artificial tissues.
Spencer Compton, Karna Morey, Tara Venkatadri, and Lily Zhang named 2021-22 Goldwater Scholars
Four MIT undergraduates whose research areas explore artificial intelligence, space, and climate change honored for their academic achievements.
Aboard NASA’s Perseverance rover, MOXIE creates oxygen on Mars
Thanks to an MIT-designed instrument, a NASA mission has produced oxygen on another planet for the first time.
Talking outside the tower
EECS Communication Lab teams up with MIT Libraries to broadcast free “Science Snippets” to the world.
3 Questions: Defining the Institute’s values
Daniel Hastings and Tracy Gabridge share their experiences as co-chairs of MIT’s Values Statement Committee.
