| Transistors Transcend Silicon | | | | | | MIT researchers have built a microprocessor with carbon nanotube transistors, widely seen as a faster, greener alternative to silicon. Built using traditional fabrication processes, it’s a major step toward practical carbon nanotube microprocessors. |
| The Engine expands, responding to rapid growth of “tough tech” A new location will support the growing innovation ecosystem and serve as a hub for the region. |  |
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| Health, wealth, and cities MIT associate professor of urban studies Mariana Arcaya examines health disparities within metro areas. |  |
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| Overcoming obstacles with an electric hovercraft MIT team places first among U.S. universities at the 2019 SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition. |  |
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| Creating space for everyone in chemistry “If we are not given support at a personal level, our educational and professional potential is going to be directly affected,” says PhD student Jesús Dones-Monroig. |  |
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| What’s the best way to cut vehicle greenhouse-gas emissions? A new study finds that in some locations, lightweight gas-powered cars could have a bigger emissions-reducing impact than electric ones. |  |
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| CRISPR cuts turn gels into biological watchdogs // Nature MIT researchers have developed a new technique that uses CRISPR to create shape-shifting materials that “could be used to deliver drugs, and to create sentinels for almost any biological signal.” |
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| Hotter temperatures could reduce efficiency of solar power // Forbes A new study by MIT researchers finds that temperature increases caused by climate change could lead to a reduction in the energy produced by solar panels. |
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| Why India wants to break its decades-old nuclear pledge // BBC News “The nuclear option will be on the table much quicker during a time of crisis, and Pakistan’s peacetime posture may have to be prepared for more rapid use,” writes Associate Professor Vipin Narang of the potential implications of India re-evaluating its nuclear weapons policy. |
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| Diving into the unfolding history of wrecked slave ships // National Geographic Tara Roberts, a fellow at the MIT Open Documentary Lab, writes about her experience with Diving With Purpose, a nonprofit that funds “underwater archaeology advocates” who search for and document slave trade shipwrecks. |
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| | | The Class of 2023 gathered Monday for the annual Convocation delivered by President L. Rafael Reif along with the Institute’s top administrators and selected faculty. In his address, Reif offered students three pieces of advice for those moments of doubt they would face at some point. First, he said, “You belong here!” Second, “Just remember, if you have doubts about yourself, it’s just a sign that you are learning.” And, finally, “You are surrounded by a community that cares about you. All of us are dedicated to your success, and we believe in you. If you need help, please ask. Everybody, everybody needs help sometimes.” |
| 600 | | Approximate number of artworks available for MIT students to borrow this academic year as part of the annual Student Lending Art Program |
| | | Maria Bachini and Steve Dimond are two of 47 MIT employees with more than 50 years of service to the Institute. “It might seem odd,” Dimond says, “but I can’t ever remember a day waking up and dreading getting up to go to MIT.” |
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