The US is importing baby formula to help end supply shortage – what parents need to know

An infant nutrition expert explains the efforts to ensure there is enough baby formula for US consumption and the differences between domestic and imported produce.

Steven A. Abrams, Professorof Pediatrics, University of Texas at Austin • conversation
June 6, 2022 • ~11 min

Dangerous counterfeit drugs are putting millions of US consumers at risk, according to a new study

Prescription opiods, stimulants such as those used to treat ADHD and the ingredients found in sexual dysfunction drugs like Viagra are some of the drugs that are being marketed to US consumers.

C. Michael White, Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut • conversation
May 25, 2022 • ~6 min

Allowing E15 fuel year-round won't increase sales very much, but it's a symbolic victory for corn ethanol advocates

Allowing the sale of gasoline that’s 15% ethanol year-round won’t have much impact on gas prices, but recent research shows that growing corn for fuel affects the climate – for the worse.

Aaron Smith, Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California, Davis • conversation
May 5, 2022 • ~9 min

MIT to launch new Office of Research Computing and Data

Professor Peter Fisher will lead effort to grow and enhance computing infrastructure and services for MIT’s research community.

Office of the Vice President for Research • mit
May 5, 2022 • ~7 min

What is Paxlovid and how will it help the fight against coronavirus? An infectious diseases physician answers questions on the COVID-19 pill

An infections disease doctor discusses the use, benefits and availability of a drug to prevent severe COVID-19.

Patrick Jackson, Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, University of Virginia • conversation
April 28, 2022 • ~6 min

The dietary supplement you're taking could be tainted with prescription medications and dangerous hidden ingredients, according to a new study

Products aimed at sexual dysfunction and weight loss were the most common dietary supplements that contained hidden – and potentially harmful – ingredients.

C. Michael White, Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut • conversation
April 26, 2022 • ~6 min

At Climate Grand Challenges showcase event, an exploration of how to accelerate breakthrough solutions

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry calls the initiative “classic MIT.”

MIT News Office • mit
April 22, 2022 • ~5 min

Do you need a second booster shot? An epidemiologist scoured the latest research and has some answers

New data on the second booster suggests the older you are, the more you need it.

Katelyn Jetelina, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston • conversation
April 13, 2022 • ~9 min

MIT announces five flagship projects in first-ever Climate Grand Challenges competition

The portfolio of multiyear projects focuses on delivering breakthrough solutions.

MIT News Office • mit
April 11, 2022 • ~9 min

Leveraging science and technology against the world’s top problems

From nuclear proliferation to climate change, Richard K. Lester taps research talent to map a path toward a sustainable planet.

Leda Zimmerman | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
April 8, 2022 • ~9 min

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