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Jinhua Zhao named head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning

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MIT News 7h ago higher-ed
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Jinhua Zhao MCP ’04, SM ’04, PhD ’09 has been appointed head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP), effective July 1. Zhao is the Class of 1941 Professor of Cities and Transportation at MIT. In making the announcement,…
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Ambassadors of STEM

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MIT News 9d ago higher-ed
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When a team of MIT students turned up at a national robotics tournament, their robot — aptly named Timbot — wouldn’t work. They’d been invited to demonstrate Timbot at the inaugural United States Governors Cup in Washington, D.C., a March…
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MIT researchers develop a low-cost technique to get lithium out of rocks

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MIT News 14d ago higher-ed
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Demand for lithium has surged in recent years as lithium-ion batteries power increasingly more of our world. And yet, even as places like the U.S., Europe, and Australia have abundant lithium resources within their borders, China dominates…
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Place-based pathways to a viable future

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MIT News 15d ago higher-ed
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Aiming to transition away from fossil fuels and avert the worst consequences of climate change, world leaders aspire to achieve net zero global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius. But actions to…
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Designing a career, on and off the track, at MIT

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MIT News 15d ago General
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You will never catch Krystal Montgomery running to class. Literally. She is that fast. The MIT senior — a Course 6-3 (Computer Science and Engineering) major and Course 4 (Design) minor — was recently named the New England Women’s and…
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MIT economist Whitney Newey awarded Erwin Plein Nemmers Prize in Economics

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MIT News 21d ago higher-ed
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MIT economist Whitney Newey PhD ’83, the Ford Professor of Economics, emeritus, has received the 2026 Erwin Plein Nemmers Prize in Economics . The biennial Nemmers prizes from Northwestern University recognize top scholars for their…
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MIT affiliates elected to National Academy of Sciences for 2026

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MIT News 21d ago higher-ed
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The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has elected 120 members and 25 international members for 2026, including six MIT faculty members and 10 additional alumni. Among MIT professors, Bengt Holmström, Michale Fee, Gareth McKinley ’91,…
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Steel developed at MIT is key to Formula One, Baja 1000, and MIT Motorsports

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MIT News 22d ago higher-ed
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A high-performance steel with MIT origins has come full circle. After proving its worth in Formula One and Baja 1000 race cars, the computationally designed material has now been incorporated into the 2026 electric race car built by the…
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Elazer Edelman receives the 2026-2027 Killian Award

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MIT News 29d ago higher-ed
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Elazer R. Edelman ’78, SM ’79, PhD ’84, an engineer and cardiologist who helped develop cardiovascular stents that have been used by more than 100 million people, has been named the recipient of the 2026-2027 James R. Killian Jr. Faculty…
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Researchers “reprogram” materials by quickly rearranging their atoms

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MIT News 29d ago higher-ed
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It’s been 37 years since scientists first demonstrated the ability to move single atoms, suggesting the possibility of designing materials atom by atom to customize their properties. Today there are several techniques that allow…
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A new way to spot signs of dark matter

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MIT News 30d ago higher-ed
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Dark matter is thought to make up most of the matter in the universe, but the only way it interacts with its surroundings is through gravity. If two colliding black holes spiral through a dense region of dark matter and merge,…
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Unlocking mysteries of the universe through math

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MIT News 42d ago higher-ed
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GPS navigation, cryptography, quantum computing — while some of humankind’s greatest advancements have been invented by pioneers from various cultures, they were founded upon one common grammar: mathematics. “Mathematics is the language…
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Study: Gene circuits reshape DNA folding and affect how genes are expressed

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MIT News 42d ago higher-ed
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When a gene is turned on in a cell, it creates a ripple effect along the DNA strand, changing the physical structure of the strand. A new study by MIT researchers shows that these ripples can stimulate or suppress neighboring genes. These…
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An engineer’s guide to birds

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MIT News 43d ago higher-ed
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Feathers give birds their dazzling colors. They repel water and trap heat, keeping them warm and dry. They can even stifle sound, allowing species such as owls to hunt in virtual silence. All of these functions come from the remarkable…
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Light-activated gel could impact wearables, soft robotics, and more

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MIT News 56d ago General
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Consider the chief difference between living systems and electronics: The first is generally soft and squishy, while the latter is hard and rigid. Now, in work that could impact human-machine interfaces, biocompatible devices, soft…
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Human-machine teaming dives underwater

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MIT News 58d ago higher-ed
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The electricity to an island goes out. To find the break in the underwater power cable, a ship pulls up the entire line or deploys remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to traverse the line. But what if an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)…
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MIT researchers measure traffic emissions, to the block, in real-time

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MIT News 70d ago higher-ed
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In a study focused on New York City, MIT researchers have shown that existing sensors and mobile data can be used to generate a near real-time, high-resolution picture of auto emissions, which could be used to develop local transportation…
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