Tiny, nearly indestructible gems point to start of plate tectonics

Harvard-led researchers detect some of the earliest evidence for modern-like plate motion.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
May 9, 2022 ~6 min

Moving entangled atoms in quantum processor

A team of physicists from Harvard and elsewhere have created a new method for shuttling entangled atoms in a quantum processor at the forefront for building large-scale programmable quantum machines.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
May 3, 2022 ~7 min


Why bother with subject-verb agreement?

This aspect of syntax helps us do much more than just build sentences, linguist Shigeru Miyagawa contends.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
May 3, 2022 ~7 min

Using excess heat to improve electrolyzers and fuel cells

New technology could help generate hydrogen and chemical industry ingredients.

Matthew Hutson | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
April 26, 2022 ~7 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

A community approach to improving the health of the planet

Over the past four years, the mechanical engineering community at MIT has utilized their diverse skills and passions to develop solutions for the health of the planet.

Mary Beth Gallagher | Department of Mechanical Engineering • mit
April 21, 2022 ~7 min

Strengthening students’ knowledge and experience in climate and sustainability

Through the year-long MCSC Climate and Sustainability Scholars Program, students have the opportunity to lead research projects.

Molly Chase | Climate and Sustainability Consortium • mit
April 21, 2022 ~5 min

Interesting facts about Earth from Harvard paleontologist

Andrew Knoll, Harvard’s Fisher Research Professor of Natural History and author of the recent popular science book “A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters,” shares six facts about the Earth.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
April 21, 2022 ~5 min


What lies beneath

In a new book, an MIT scholar examines how game-theory logic underpins many of our seemingly odd and irrational decisions.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
April 21, 2022 ~8 min

Harvard researchers help 3D printing take its next step

Harvard researchers present a new method of volumetric 3D printing.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
April 20, 2022 ~4 min

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