Solving the mystery of the Antarctic’s missing heat | MIT News
New research may explain why sea temperatures around Antarctica haven’t risen as much as surface temperatures around the globe.
June 17, 2016 • ~11 min
Eight from MIT awarded 2016 Fulbright grants | MIT News
Grantees will spend the 2016-2017 academic year conducting research abroad.
June 16, 2016 • ~4 min
Technology and Policy Program celebrates 40 years | MIT News
Special event marks four decades of TPP and looks to the future of technology and policy.
June 9, 2016 • ~4 min
Thirteen MIT students awarded National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships | MIT News
Honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering.
May 26, 2016 • ~1 min
Maria Zuber elected as chair of the National Science Board | MIT News
For the first time, women will hold both of the board’s top leadership positions.
May 24, 2016 • ~6 min
J-WAFS awards $1.3 million in second round of seed grant funding | MIT News
Principal investigators will receive grants of up to $100,000 per year for up to two years for innovative research on food and water challenges.
May 18, 2016 • ~8 min
Study pinpoints timing of oxygen’s first appearance in Earth’s atmosphere | MIT News
Beginning 2.33 billion years ago, atmospheric oxygen built up in just 10 million years.
May 13, 2016 • ~8 min
Tracking Greenland’s ice melt with seismic waves | MIT News
Technique uses vibrations generated by ocean waves to monitor ice sheet’s seasonal changes.
May 6, 2016 • ~7 min
Scientists discover potentially habitable planets | MIT News
Just 40 light years from Earth, planets are best targets so far for search for extraterrestrial life.
May 2, 2016 • ~6 min
Higher coal use in Asia could increase water stress | MIT News
Aerosol emissions would slow warming but suppress rainfall.
April 28, 2016 • ~4 min
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