International Statistic of the Year: Race for a COVID-19 vaccine
The coronavirus vaccine was developed faster than any vaccine in history. It took just 332 days from the first sequencing of the virus genome to the first vaccines given to the public.
Dec. 18, 2020 • ~5 min
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Arecibo telescope's fall is indicative of global divide around funding science infrastructure
The collapse of the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico was a result of financial neglect – and was a long time coming.
Dec. 11, 2020 • ~7 min
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WWF vows to 'do more' after human rights abuse reports
The conservation charity is accused of working with guards who allegedly tortured and killed people.
Nov. 25, 2020 • ~6 min
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Faculty seed projects grow into pandemic research opportunities
MISTI Global Seed Funds are open for proposals after Covid pivot.
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~6 min
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MIT.nano Immersion Lab Gaming Program awards 2020 seed grants
NCSOFT-sponsored grants to advance hardware and software for immersive experiences.
Nov. 17, 2020 • ~9 min
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Harvard researchers make sense of ancient fossils using 3D
Harvard and Chinese scientists study Cambrian fossils using micro-CT and 3D models.
Sept. 14, 2020 • ~11 min
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MIT-led team to develop software to help forecast space storms
National Science Foundation awards proposal for space weather modeling.
Sept. 10, 2020 • ~7 min
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Commentary: America must invest in its ability to innovate
Presidents of MIT and Indiana University urge America’s leaders to support bipartisan innovation bill.
July 24, 2020 • ~3 min
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Four MIT faculty members receive U.S. Department of Energy early career awards
Faculty from the departments of physics, chemical engineering, and mechanical engineering were selected for the 2020 Early Career Research Program.
July 15, 2020 • ~10 min
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MIT Energy Initiative awards eight seed fund grants for early-stage MIT energy research
Annual MITEI awards support research on battery storage, smart grids, and carbon emissions reduction.
June 30, 2020 • ~9 min
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