Structures considered key to gene expression are surprisingly fleeting
Study finds genome loops don’t last long in cells; theories of how loops control gene expression may need to be revised.
Developing electricity-powered, low-emissions alternatives to carbon-intensive industrial processes
The Center for Electrification and Decarbonization of Industry unites MIT climate researchers to create scalable clean energy solutions under one roof.
Computing our climate future
To put global climate modeling at the fingertips of local decision-makers, some scientists think it’s time to rethink the system from scratch.
Engineered bacteria could help protect “good” gut microbes from antibiotics
Microbes that safely break down antibiotics could prevent opportunistic infections and reduce antibiotic resistance.
MIT announces five flagship projects in first-ever Climate Grand Challenges competition
The portfolio of multiyear projects focuses on delivering breakthrough solutions.
Finding the questions that guide MIT fusion research
After four decades at the Plasma Science and Fusion Center, Deputy Director Martin Greenwald embodies a brief history of fusion at MIT.
MIT welcomes two from the Heising-Simons Foundation 51 Pegasi b Fellowship for 2022
The fellowship supports research contributing to the field of planetary science and astronomy.
Q&A: Climate Grand Challenges finalists on using data and science to forecast climate-related risk
Faculty leaders highlight innovations that can close longstanding knowledge gaps and reimagine how the world responds to the climate crisis.
MIT to name Building 12, home of MIT.nano, in honor of Lisa Su
Su is the first MIT alumna to make a gift for a building that will bear her own name.
Emery Brown earns American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Pierre Galletti Award
AIMBE's highest honor recognizes MIT professor's contributions to neural signal processing, anesthesiology advances.
An optimized solution for face recognition
When artificial intelligence is tasked with visually identifying objects and faces, it assigns specific components of its network to face recognition — just like the human brain.
QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 12 subjects for 2022
The Institute also ranks second in two subject areas.
Ocean vital signs
MIT scientists hope to deploy a fleet of drones to get a better sense of how much carbon the ocean is absorbing, and how much more it can take.
Study reveals the dynamics of human milk production
A new analysis shows how milk-producing cells change over time in nursing mothers.
Chemical reactions for the energy transition
Yogesh Surendranath and his team are bringing powerful techniques of electrochemistry to bear on the problem of designing catalysts for sustainable fuels.