Ukrainian science is struggling, threatening long-term economic recovery – history shows ways to support the Ukrainian scientific system
The war in Ukraine has led to the destruction of scientific infrastructure, caused many Ukrainian researchers to leave the country and disrupted the work of those who have stayed.
July 6, 2023 • ~9 min
MIT engineering students take on the heat of Miami
A collaboration between MIT and Miami-Dade County has students working with city planning officials to understand why people wait patiently for a bus — and why they bail.
June 23, 2023 • ~13 min
Bringing the social and ethical responsibilities of computing to the forefront
The inaugural SERC Symposium convened experts from multiple disciplines to explore the challenges and opportunities that arise with the broad applicability of computing in many aspects of society.
June 8, 2023 • ~12 min
Degrowth isn't the same as a recession – it's an alternative to growing the economy forever
Not only is degrowth is not the same as negative GDP growth, it is actually better for the planet.
May 23, 2023 • ~8 min
J-PAL North America announces six new evaluation incubator partners to catalyze research on pressing social issues
The research center will support two nonprofits and four government agencies in designing randomized evaluations on housing stability, procedural justice, transportation, income assistance, and more.
April 28, 2023 • ~6 min
Economic growth is fuelling climate change – a new book proposes 'degrowth communism' as the solution
What does Karl Marx have to say about climate change? Quite a lot, according to a new book.
March 3, 2023 • ~7 min
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