Chocoholics Unite!
At the MIT Laboratory for Chocolate Science, eating experimental results is not just encouraged — it’s part of the fun.
Punxsutawney Phil’s predictions are in, and this year the science agrees
Late January was especially cold. Here’s why.
MIT dives into the future of quantum technology at QMIT launch
Experts from MIT and the quantum industry gathered in the Schwarzman College of Computing on Dec. 8, 2025 to discuss MIT’s role in the emerging field.
The quest to make vaccines affordable
Koch Institute principal investigator Dr. Ana Jaklenec on translating experiments in academia into commercialized real-world products.
The bacterial fugitives behind hospital-acquired pneumonia
Hospital-acquired 'A. baumannii' infections are notoriously hard to treat. A new study shows how these microbes can prolong infection by hiding from antibiotics inside immune cells.
Paper folding blends math, art, and science at OrigaMIT 2025
On Saturday, Nov. 15, the 2025 Annual OrigaMIT convention took place at the Stratton Student Center, letting MIT students access a wealth of origami displays by the MIT Origami Club and visiting guests.
When the image is not the disease
Exhibit at the List Visual Arts Center takes a magnifying glass to the metaphors of multiple sclerosis
Making a computer solve your math problems
Chase Norman describes the technology and design of his automated theorem prover.
Turning to the text box: How LLMs are used by first-years taking 8.01
Students and instructors in Physics I (8.01) discuss how AI has impacted how the class is taught.
MIT Climate and Energy Night spotlights progress in sustainability technology
On Friday, Nov. 7, the MIT Energy and Climate Club (MITEC) held its 20th annual MIT Energy and Climate Night at the Engine, MIT’s non-profit incubator for tech startups.
Hotel Mucus: Could synthetic mucus make our gut more inviting to beneficial bacteria?
The probiotic microbes we consume with food have trouble holding on in the gut. A recent MIT study suggests that synthetic mucus might help them stick around.
How the students of Geo@MIT are leading the way in geothermal energy
Through the use of geothermal energy, Geo@MIT plans for net zero carbon emissions by 2035, 15 years earlier than MIT’s estimated timeline of 2050.
Preventing the next bioweapon
As artificial intelligence advances, biotech leaders team up to boost DNA synthesis screening software security
Microsoft Chief Science Officer Dr. Eric Horvitz discusses the promises and perils of AI
Dr. Horvitz shared insights drawing on his experience as a CS industry leader and an MD/PhD.
From wealth gaps to climate costs: why global health matters
Kerry spoke to students and faculty on Nov. 3 about the influence of global health on economics and the climate.
Finding local solutions to a global problem
MIT Economics PhD Student Aaron Berman ‘26 on combating climate change, one case study at a time
Tang Tan discusses his path from MIT to Apple and OpenAI executive
On Oct. 16, Tan shared the leadership qualities that defined his remarkable career.
MIT hosts 11th Undergraduate Research Technology Conference
From Oct. 10 to Oct. 12, the Stata Center was abuzz with bright minds and fresh faces as MIT geared up for its 11th annual Undergraduate Research Technology Conference (URTC).
Sir Tim Berners-Lee speaks on the importance of designing human systems at Brattle Theater
The inventor of the World Wide Web remarks on its conception and future.