How telecommunications cables can image the ground beneath us

By making use of MIT’s existing fiber optic infrastructure, PhD student Hilary Chang imaged the ground underneath campus, a method that can be used to characterize seismic hazards.

Paige Colley | EAPS • mit
Feb. 4, 2025 ~7 min

AI pilot programs look to reduce energy use and emissions on MIT campus

A cross-departmental team is leading efforts to utilize machine learning for increased efficiency in heating and cooling MIT’s buildings.

Nicole Morell | MIT Office of Sustainability • mit
Sept. 8, 2023 ~9 min


In first, astronomers see star engulf planet

Scientists say it's a preview of Earth's fate in 5 billion years.

Caitlin McDermott-Murphy • harvard
May 3, 2023 ~7 min

Why nuclear fusion is so exciting

Harvard scientist Adam Cohen breaks down breakthrough that might prove major turning point in clean energy efforts — but not any time soon.

Clea Simon • harvard
Dec. 13, 2022 ~7 min

Helium shortage 4.0 makes its way to Harvard

Latest helium shortage is impacting scientific research, equipment, and progress of grad students.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
June 13, 2022 ~8 min

MIT unveils new Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel

A state-of-the-art facility replaces a nearly 80-year-old campus landmark to become the most advanced wind tunnel in U.S. academia.

Sara Cody | Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics • mit
June 8, 2022 ~20 min

Omicron makes booster shots more critical for medically vulnerable seniors

Studies suggest seniors without the booster shot run a higher risk of infection and hospitalization from the omicron variant.

Laurie Archbald-Pannone, Associate Professor of Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Virginia • conversation
Jan. 28, 2022 ~6 min

Conflicts between nursing home residents are often chalked up to dementia – the real problem is inadequate care and neglect

Research shows that violence between patients is prevalent, often overlooked and largely unaddressed.

Eilon Caspi, Assistant Research Professor of Health, Intervention, and Policy, University of Connecticut • conversation
Jan. 21, 2022 ~10 min


Correctional officers are driving the pandemic in prisons

New research shows correctional officers are vectors of infection, driving COVID-19 rates both inside prisons and in their communities.

Danielle Wallace, Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Arizona State University • conversation
Aug. 18, 2021 ~7 min

Vapor-collection technology saves water while clearing the air

System could reclaim pure water from power plant cooling towers; at-scale prototypes tested on MIT facilities have proven effective.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Aug. 3, 2021 ~9 min

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