All the difference in the world
In new book, economists Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson assert that above all else, political institutions — not culture or natural resources — determine the wealth of nations.
On the hunt for mathematical beauty
Alexei Borodin uses sophisticated tools to extract information from large groups.
MIT-Germany Seed Fund winners announced
Funds support collaborations between faculty and research scientists at MIT and in Germany.
IDEAS Global Challenge team profile: Imagínate
Creating professional development opportunities for university students in Mexico.
MIT Japan 3.11 Initiative receives grant
Project prepares for year two in its response to Japan's disaster.
Princeton Review names MIT a top school for video game design
Undergraduate and graduate programs both lauded.
Eric Lander wins Dan David Prize
Broad Institute director, biology professor shares prize in the 'future' category.
First course offered by MITx begins
More than 90,000 people have registered for 6.002x: Circuits and Electronics
In the World: How rainwater can meet clean-water needs
Rainfall can provide an alternative to polluted groundwater in developing countries, but systems are needed to keep it clean.
Alumni bring Turks and Armenians together for joint initiative
Professional workshops focus on environmental sustainability.
