Team simulates a magnetar to seek dark matter particle | MIT News
Detecting “axion” particles may solve longstanding problem in particle physics.
Oct. 7, 2016 • ~7 min
MIT’s REXIS is bound for asteroid Bennu | MIT News
Instrument will help OSIRIS-REx mission identify locations for collecting an asteroid sample.
Sept. 8, 2016 • ~9 min
New technique may help detect Martian life | MIT News
A novel interpretation of Raman spectra will help the 2020 Mars rover select rocks to study for signs of life.
Aug. 15, 2016 • ~9 min
Neutrino search finds no evidence of “hidden” particle | MIT News
If discovered, sterile neutrinos may explain dark matter.
Aug. 8, 2016 • ~5 min
Avoiding stumbles, from spacewalks to sidewalks | MIT News
Vibrating footwear could help astronauts and visually impaired earthlings skirt obstacles.
July 22, 2016 • ~7 min
First atmospheric study of Earth-sized exoplanets reveals rocky worlds | MIT News
Two potentially habitable planets in nearby system are confirmed to be rocky.
July 20, 2016 • ~7 min
3 Questions: Richard Binzel on what we've learned so far from New Horizons | MIT News
Professor Richard Binzel, NASA New Horizons scientist, describes a year of discovery since the spacecraft's historic 2015 Pluto encounter.
July 14, 2016 • ~4 min
Dead X-ray satellite reveals “quiet” center of massive galaxy cluster | MIT News
Scientists find gas at center of Perseus cluster travels much more slowly than expected.
July 6, 2016 • ~7 min
Klaus Biemann, professor emeritus of chemistry, dies at 89 | MIT News
Regarded as the father of organic mass spectrometry, longtime MIT professor solved many problems in protein structure.
June 9, 2016 • ~11 min
Scientists observe supermassive black hole feeding on cold gas | MIT News
Findings suggest two dining styles for black holes.
June 8, 2016 • ~7 min
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