Give peas a chance (they could bring your community together)
Brown explained how she believes urban agriculture — that is, growing food in abandoned or unused spots in and around cities — can create positive economic, health, and social change in communities.
Science journalist Michael Pollan talks about the science of consciousness at First Parish Church
In his recent book, ‘A World Appears,’ Pollan investigates consciousness in four ascending levels of complexity: sentience, feelings, thoughts, and self.
Caught the startup bug? Bob Langer has some advice
Before you launch, Professor Robert S. Langer shares wisdom on passion, failure, and chasing big ideas in entrepreneurship.
Ticked off: How Mikki Tal is using Lyme disease to transform women’s health research
Chronic illness is a disproportionately female problem. Dr. Michal “Mikki” Tal took action, not just because she’s a woman, but because she’s an MIT immunoengineer.
MIT’s 7th annual quantum hackathon, iQuHACK, nurtures a new generation of quantum enthusiasts
With only three days to compete, the teams spent every free second huddled in an entanglement of laptops and research papers, searching for the best solution to their chosen challenges.
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.