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Rice seeds exposed to rainfall sounds sprouted up to 40% faster than silent seeds in groundbreaking MIT experiments. Scientists discovered that sound waves from raindrops physically shake tiny structures inside seeds, waking them from dormancy.
Scientists just figured out how to protect nature while growing the economy, and the numbers are stunning. A new MIT study shows Florida could have prevented $1.6 billion in flood damage while keeping most development gains.
A team of MIT graduate students traveled to Fairbanks, Alaska, where they braved temperatures as low as -25°F to study the aurora borealis as a living laboratory for understanding plasma physics. They witnessed the strongest solar storm in 20 years while deploying cutting-edge instruments across 100 miles of frozen terrain.
MIT researchers analyzed 28,323 neighborhoods across America and found a powerful connection between how cities are built and how healthy residents are. Walkable blocks, parks, and mixed-use streets don't just make cities prettier—they're cutting rates of obesity, depression, and chronic disease.
Electric vehicles produce fewer emissions and cost no more than gas cars for most Americans, according to new MIT research analyzing thousands of zip codes. Your driving habits matter as much as your local power grid.
Scientists at MIT discovered a faster, cheaper way to study tiny cellular machinery in bacteria, revealing surprises even in processes studied for 50 years. The breakthrough could accelerate our understanding of how cells make proteins and regulate their activity.
Katie Spivakovsky, an MIT senior studying biological engineering and artificial intelligence, has been selected as a 2026-27 Churchill Scholar. She'll pursue graduate studies at Cambridge University while continuing her groundbreaking work in cancer treatment and gene therapy.
Lerna Ekmekcioglu, who studies how communities seek justice after hardship, becomes head of MIT's History Section. Her colleagues celebrate a department known for ambitious projects and genuine collaboration.
MIT's poverty research lab is funding eight new studies to test which AI tools actually help people in need—and scale down the ones that don't. The initiative connects tech companies with economists to answer real questions: Do AI tutors help all kids learn? Can chatbots improve health?
A beloved professor who sees ancient manuscripts as windows to what truly matters is now leading MIT's Literature Section. Arthur Bahr, known for award-winning teaching and bridging medieval studies with modern life, took the helm this month.
Engineers at MIT and EPFL built a half-pound robot that can swim underwater and then flap its wings to fly through the air, just like puffins and gulls. The breakthrough could lead to new ocean-exploring drones that study marine life and collect water samples in dangerous areas.
A new global study reveals a simple solution to urban heat: plant more trees where people take buses and trains. Researchers found wealthy neighborhoods have far more shade, but linking tree planting to public transit could help everyone stay cool.
One high school student in rural Montana is the only calculus learner in their district, but they're not studying alone. Thanks to MIT undergrads offering free weekly tutoring by Zoom, students nationwide are getting expert help in this gateway subject to STEM careers.
Researchers found a way to protect wetlands while still allowing development, cutting flood damage costs by $1.6 billion in Florida alone. The solution combines tradeable conservation credits with a smart local tax system.
Despite major policy reversals, three-quarters of America's expected clean energy growth is still on track through 2035. A new MIT study reveals renewable power's momentum may be too strong to stop.
Engineers at MIT built a half-pound robot that soars through air and dives underwater using the same flexible wings, no extra hardware needed. Inspired by diving seabirds, this breakthrough could help monitor coastlines and study marine life.
Electric vehicles slash greenhouse gas emissions by up to 60% for most American drivers, even in cold climates. A groundbreaking MIT study analyzed thousands of zip codes to prove EVs save the planet and your wallet.
MIT's Kalaniyot program, launched to bridge divides during Middle East conflict debates, just welcomed its second cohort of scholars from Israel. The faculty-led initiative now spans all five MIT schools, proving that academic collaboration can flourish even in polarized times.
Two tech entrepreneurs who built their billion-dollar company at MIT just donated $6 million to help the next generation of student founders turn their ideas into world-changing businesses. The gift will supercharge MIT's delta v accelerator, tripling funding for student startups and bringing in mentors from companies like HubSpot and Okta.
MIT researchers are joining a major national effort to revolutionize scientific discovery using artificial intelligence. The Department of Energy selected 15 MIT projects for its Genesis Mission, which combines AI with supercomputing to accelerate breakthroughs in energy, medicine, and national security.
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