Magma beneath tectonic collision zones is wetter than previously thought

New findings may help explain how Earth’s crust forms, the location of ore deposits, and why some volcanoes are more explosive than others.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
May 26, 2022 ~6 min

Navigating beneath the Arctic ice

A team of MIT engineers has developed a navigational method for autonomous vehicles to navigate accurately in the Arctic Ocean without GPS.

Mary Beth Gallagher | Department of Mechanical Engineering • mit
April 23, 2021 ~7 min


On a mission to build the uncrashable car | MIT News

Ryan Eustice PhD '05 and his team at the Toyota Research Institute are using artificial intelligence technologies to develop a car incapable of causing accidents.

Mary Beth O'Leary | Department of Mechanical Engineering • mit
June 11, 2018 ~5 min

Seven from MIT named National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellows | MIT News

Fellowships last for up to three years, covering full tuition and mandatory fees.

Denis Paiste | Materials Research Laboratory • mit
May 2, 2018 ~2 min

Microbial communities demonstrate high turnover | MIT News

New research provides insight into the behavior of microbial communities in the ocean.

Carolyn Schmitt | Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering • mit
Jan. 18, 2018 ~7 min

Two from MIT recognized as outstanding engineering leaders | MIT News

Grad students Kristen Railey and Alexander Feldstein were named to the Aviation Week Network’s “20 Twenties” for 2017.

Meg Cichon | Lincoln Laboratory • mit
March 15, 2017 ~6 min

Students, academics, and entrepreneurs join forces to tackle the future of water utilities | MIT News

Fifth annual MIT Water Summit brings together interdisciplinary panelists to give multiple perspectives on major issues surrounding the water sector.

Carolyn Schmitt | Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering • mit
Dec. 21, 2016 ~14 min

Researchers find explanation for interacting giant, hidden ocean waves | MIT News

Better simulations of internal tides may benefit sonar communications, protect offshore structures, and more.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Sept. 28, 2016 ~8 min


Willem Malkus, professor emeritus of mathematics, dies at 92 | MIT News

Longtime MIT professor and pioneer in fluid dynamics made fundamental contributions to applied mathematics.

Department of Mathematics • mit
June 8, 2016 ~7 min

Thirteen MIT students awarded National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships | MIT News

Honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering.

School of Engineering | School of Science • mit
May 26, 2016 ~1 min

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