Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

Injuries and osteoarthritis of the knee are common. Fortunately, there are many ways to prevent and treat knee pain.

Angie Brown, Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Quinnipiac University • conversation
Nov. 15, 2024 ~10 min

MIT School of Science launches Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy

New center taps Institute-wide expertise to improve understanding of, and responses to, sustainability challenges.

School of Science • mit
Aug. 5, 2024 ~7 min


China-based emissions of three potent climate-warming greenhouse gases spiked in past decade

Two studies pinpoint their likely industrial sources and mitigation opportunities.

Mark Dwortzan | MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change • mit
July 18, 2024 ~5 min

Atmospheric observations in China show rise in emissions of a potent greenhouse gas

Global warming potential of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) is more than 24,000 times that of carbon dioxide.

Mark Dwortzan | MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change • mit
March 28, 2024 ~5 min

Epilepsy drug may slow osteoarthritis joint breakdown

A new drug target may offer a way to alleviate the joint breakdown in people with debilitating osteoarthritis.

Bill Hathaway-Yale • futurity
Jan. 3, 2024 ~4 min

Accelerated climate action needed to sharply reduce current risks to life and life-support systems

2023 Global Change Outlook from the MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change quantifies benefits of policies that cap global warming at 1.5 C.

Mark Dwortzan | MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change • mit
Dec. 6, 2023 ~11 min

Improving US air quality, equitably

Study finds climate policy alone cannot meaningfully reduce racial/economic disparities in air pollution exposure.

Mark Dwortzan | MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change • mit
Sept. 27, 2023 ~5 min

Overly flexible connective tissue causes problems in joints and throughout the body − and is often missed by doctors

Hypermobility can be painful and lead to frequent injuries and systemic health problems. Unfortunately, many doctors aren’t familiar with these conditions, and patients can go years undiagnosed.

Leslie Russek, Professor Emeritus of Physical Therapy, Clarkson University • conversation
Sept. 1, 2023 ~10 min


Arthritis joint pain risk in US varies widely by state

How bad your arthritis pain is may depend on where you live in the US. "The risk of joint pain is over three times higher in some states..."

Bert Gambini-Buffalo • futurity
July 7, 2023 ~6 min

Finding “hot spots” where compounding environmental and economic risks converge

A new computational tool empowers decision-makers to target interventions.

Mark Dwortzan | MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change • mit
May 12, 2023 ~5 min

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