Uncovering the rich connections between South Asia and MIT

Showcased in a new exhibit, student research explores the long history of South Asians at the Institute.

Zach Winn | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 18, 2022 ~10 min

Facing reality, however painful it may be

In his new book, “Life Is Hard,” MIT philosopher Kieran Setiya offers guidance for tackling the (many) problems we face.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 4, 2022 ~10 min


Liang Fu and Patrick Lee receive Larkin Awards in Theoretical Physics

Inaugural award goes to MIT condensed matter theory professors of physics.

Sandi Miller | Department of Physics • mit
Oct. 31, 2022 ~4 min

Today’s postdocs, tomorrow’s mentors

At luncheon, Vice President for Research Maria Zuber and others express appreciation for the Institute’s postdoctoral researchers; new postdoc mentoring award debuts.

Caroline Perry | Office of the Vice President for Research • mit
Oct. 12, 2022 ~7 min

Four from MIT receive NIH New Innovator Awards for 2022

Awards support high-risk, high-impact research from early-career investigators.

Phie Jacobs | School of Science • mit
Oct. 4, 2022 ~5 min

MIT cognitive scientists win Ig Nobel for shedding light on legalese

Edward Gibson and Eric Martinez are among this year's winners of the satiric prize, for explaining what makes legal documents so difficult to comprehend.

Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences • mit
Sept. 16, 2022 ~3 min

Turning carbon dioxide into valuable products

Assistant Professor Ariel Furst and her colleagues are looking to DNA to help guide the process.

Nancy W. Stauffer | MIT Energy Initiative • mit
Sept. 7, 2022 ~14 min

Living LEGOs

Mathematical modeling speeds up the process of programming bacterial systems to self-assemble into desired 2D shapes.

Sandi Miller | Department of Mathematics • mit
Aug. 15, 2022 ~5 min


Solving a longstanding conundrum in heat transfer

Hailing from a small town in Italy, Matteo Bucci is determined to address some of the unknowns plaguing fundamental science.

Poornima Apte | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
Aug. 9, 2022 ~6 min

Q&A: Warehouse robots that feel by sight

Neuroscience professor and Science Hub investigator Ted Adelson explains how simulating the sense of touch with a camera can make robots smarter.

Kim Martineau | MIT Schwarzman College of Computing • mit
July 26, 2022 ~6 min

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