The battle between media companies and foreign governments over who controls the news dates back some 150 years, to when European and US wire services dictated the world's headlines.

A smart thermostat quickly learns to optimize building microclimates for both energy consumption and user preference.

MIT researchers release the Synthetic Data Vault, a set of open-source tools meant to expand data access without compromising privacy.

New research suggests individual bees are born with one of two learning styles – either curious or focused. Their genetic tendency has implications for how the hive works together.

MIT researchers reveal inadequacies in current battery models.

After trying to remove street vendors from its cities for years, China is supporting them to help jump-start its economy. An urban scholar explains why other cities should do the same.

Annual MITEI awards support research on battery storage, smart grids, and carbon emissions reduction.

Isolat, a volunteer collaboration organized by the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society, informs coronavirus policy by analyzing data associated with the pandemic.

Women are underrepresented in technology fields, but especially so in cybersecurity. It's not just a matter of fairness. Women are better than men at key aspects of keeping the internet safe.