Cheesemaking is a complex science – a food chemist explains the process from milk to mozzarella

Cheesemaking is an ancient practice, and modern methods and chemistry have made it a science.

John A. Lucey, Professor of Food Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison • conversation
July 24, 2024 ~8 min

Retaining flavor while removing caffeine − a chemist explains the chemistry behind decaf coffee

Even unstimulating coffee has stimulating chemistry.

Michael W. Crowder, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Miami University • conversation
July 23, 2024 ~10 min


Meteorites from Mars help scientists understand the red planet’s interior

These rare rocks come in a few different types, which can tell geologists about Mars’ volcanic past and hint at its potential habitability.

James Day, Professor of Geosciences, University of California, San Diego • conversation
July 12, 2024 ~8 min

The five scholars who won two Nobel Prizes — and what sets them apart

Winning a Nobel Prize is a rare achievement, but some researchers have been awarded more than one.

Sam McKee, Tutor and researcher in Philosophy of Science, Manchester Metropolitan University • conversation
July 9, 2024 ~7 min

Scientists use computational modeling to guide a difficult chemical synthesis

Using this new approach, researchers could develop drug compounds with unique pharmaceutical properties.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
June 27, 2024 ~7 min

The first chemist in history may have been a female perfumer - here’s how the science of scents has changed since

Perfume has complex and fascinating links to ancient chemistry.

Roberta Angioi, PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher in Analytical Chemistry, Dublin City University • conversation
June 21, 2024 ~7 min

A smarter way to streamline drug discovery

The SPARROW algorithm automatically identifies the best molecules to test as potential new medicines, given the vast number of factors affecting each choice.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
June 17, 2024 ~8 min

Scientists preserve DNA in an amber-like polymer

With their “T-REX” method, DNA embedded in the polymer could be used for long-term storage of genomes or digital data such as photos and music.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
June 13, 2024 ~7 min


Advocating for science funding on Capitol Hill

During the MIT Science Policy Initiative’s Congressional Visit Days, PhD students and postdocs met with legislators to share expertise and advocate for science agency funding.

Hannah Jane LeBlanc | Science Policy Initiative • mit
June 5, 2024 ~4 min

An AI tool for predicting protein shapes could be transformative for medicine, but it challenges science’s need for proof

Science has a need to verify results, but DeepMind’s protein prediction tool doesn’t work this way.

Sam McKee, Tutor and researcher in Philosophy of Science, Manchester Metropolitan University • conversation
May 31, 2024 ~7 min

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