Fight or flight? Why individuals react as they do
Political science graduate student Aidan Milliff finds differences in how people in similar situations respond to threats of violence.
Feb. 23, 2021 • ~8 min
System can sterilize medical tools using solar heat
Device could provide pressurized steam to run autoclaves without the need for electricity in off-grid areas.
Nov. 18, 2020 • ~7 min
India’s culture of coping with cancer
Dwaipayan Banerjee’s new book examines the psychological and social terrain of living with cancer in a country where the disease has long been downplayed.
Oct. 7, 2020 • ~10 min
Covid-19 shutdown led to increased solar power output
As the air cleared after lockdowns, solar installations in Delhi produced 8 percent more power, study shows.
July 22, 2020 • ~8 min
Study sheds light on a classic visual illusion
Neuroscientists delve into how background brightness influences our perception of an object.
June 16, 2020 • ~9 min
Instrument may enable mail-in testing to detect heavy metals in water
Whisk-shaped device absorbs trace contaminants, preserves them in dry state that can be shipped to labs for analysis.
Feb. 25, 2020 • ~9 min
Tracing the origins of air pollutants in India
MIT researchers employ low-cost sensors to detect and track the origins of air pollutants in India.
Sept. 30, 2019 • ~6 min
How cities can leverage citizen data while protecting privacy
Study offers models for preserving the privacy of citizens while using their data to improve government services.
Sept. 25, 2019 • ~8 min
Lowering emissions without breaking the bank
New research provides a look at how India could meet its climate targets while maintaining economic growth
July 31, 2019 • ~5 min
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