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Sometimes big research news bypasses the usual scientific publishing process. Here’s why that’s not good for scientists or the public.
Politicians rail against the EPA, but economic analysis shows the health benefits of mercury controls – including both higher IQ and heart health – are worth billions of dollars a year.
How can diverse societies agree on strategies for tackling complex problems? Lawrence Susskind and Ella Kim of MIT explain how role-playing games can help people learn to collaborate.
The Fed lifted its target interest rate for the first time in nearly a decade, which was hardly a surprise. What happens next may still stump us.
Research universities and nongovernmental organizations have an important role to play in helping countries reach their goals.
An advocate for the power of innovation to improve the world offers some cautions.
The US has stricter ozone rules but the limits lag guidelines set by some other countries and more coordination in regulation is needed to address air pollution globally.
Volkswagen’s emissions cheat didn’t just anger owners and regulators; the cost to human health from violating air quality rules exceeds US$100 million.
As our ever-increasing use of services like Uber, Lyft and AirBnB show, it’s safe to trust other Americans. Time for hitchhking to make a comeback.
The latest science on hurricanes and climate change explained – vital information for coastal regions to prepare for the effects of more intense storms.
Some worry that efforts to reduce energy consumption by increasing fuel efficiency cause a so-called rebound effect that eats into the expected savings. We tested the theory.
So long as we treat each mass shooting, each black death as an isolated tragedy, there’s nothing we can do. Things can change if we look for the patterns.
The basics of fission physics have stayed the same over the decades. But power-generating reactor designs have evolved, turning to new coolants, recycled fuel and other innovations.
Some Russians are looking back admiringly to a tyrannical scientist from Stalinist times – and using the new field of epigenetics to bolster their case.
Carbon capture and storage – pumping CO2 from power plants underground – is required for dramatic cuts on CO2 emissions. Why is adoption of this technology losing steam?
Winners of the Wellcome Images Award 2015 tell us about how they got their special shot.
Scholars weigh in on the Israeli Prime Minister’s warning that current negotiations are “paving the way” to an Iranian bomb.
The release of a report on diversity at MIT prompts the question: how does the university compare with other influential STEM establishments?
The energy imbalance gap is how many calories you consume versus how many you burn. Understanding how it differs among different populations could lead to better policies to target obesity.
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Assistant Professor of Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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PhD Candidate in Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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Postdoctoral fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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Professor of Film and Media, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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Mellon Distinguished Visiting Artist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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Economiste, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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Lecturer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow at Tufts University and at MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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Postdoctoral Associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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Postdoctoral Associate at the Tegmark Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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Postdoctoral associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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JD-PhD Student, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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Chercheur spécialiste de la fusion nucléaire, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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PhD Student in Media Arts and Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
