New study links air pollution and early death in the U.K.
Researchers find car exhaust causes more premature deaths than car accidents.
Facing the facts about our changing climate
MIT researchers join Boston Globe panel in weighing climate risks and resolutions.
3 Questions: Simon Johnson on the national debt
In new book, MIT economist surveys history of debt battles and offers a prescription for fiscal recovery.
MIT graduate students head to Capitol Hill to deliver research-funding petition
More than 10,000 signed petition in support of science and engineering work.
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.
Sen. Kerry tours Alcator C-Mod tokamak
Project is at risk of being terminated due to proposed federal budget cuts.
Mass. Gov. Patrick, U.S. Reps. Capuano and Inslee visit Alcator C-Mod
Learn about fusion and its prospects as a green energy source
Scientists: This man has your number
Pierre Azoulay knows why scientists thrive, flounder and have bursts of creativity — and he has the numbers to back it up.
Jens Hainmueller: A 'numbers' guy takes on pressing public policy issues
Political science associate professor ties together qualitative and quantitative ways of thinking about politics and society.
MIT faculty see promise in American manufacturing
Study group is tackling hard questions about what it will take to stoke renewal.