A primer for understanding climate science | MIT News
MIT Professor Kerry Emanuel explains the science behind climate change, as well as the associated risks and how to quantify them.
Jan. 22, 2018 • ~5 min
Q&A: Seth Mnookin on the fallacy of “both sides” journalism | MIT News
"We’ve seen too many journalists confuse not taking sides with not calling out liars and frauds," says MIT researcher and author.
Jan. 12, 2018 • ~6 min
3 Questions: Nick Montfort on shaping the future | MIT News
New book delves into “future-making” as a noble endeavor.
Jan. 11, 2018 • ~6 min
A manifesto for designing cities | MIT News
MIT professor’s new book calls for a more pluralistic, democratic vision of the city.
Jan. 4, 2018 • ~7 min
3 Questions: Lisa Parks on drones, warfare, and the media | MIT News
MIT media studies professor discusses new essay collection analyzing the impact of drones.
Nov. 16, 2017 • ~6 min
A scientific approach to writing fiction | MIT News
Megan Miranda '02 graduated from MIT intent on pursuing a career in biotechnology. Instead, she became a New York Times best-selling author.
Nov. 15, 2017 • ~3 min
Why some Muslim clerics become jihadists | MIT News
In his new book, political scientist Richard Nielsen proposes a “blocked ambition” hypothesis.
Nov. 9, 2017 • ~6 min
Why we should welcome warnings | MIT News
At MIT event, experts call for a new approach to worst-case scenarios.
Nov. 3, 2017 • ~7 min
Author Édouard Louis examines contexts for violence | MIT News
The acclaimed writer, whose work has become a cause célèbre in France and beyond, speaks as part of the MIT Global France Seminar series.
Nov. 2, 2017 • ~6 min
“Art teaches us how to disrupt” | MIT News
Why MIT’s Gediminas Urbonas helped produce a new book about art and public space.
Oct. 5, 2017 • ~6 min
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