4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (355+ words) As a Bucknell rower, Philip Onffroy '22 spent long stretches on the water — time that gave him a sense of calm. But seeing pollution invade that landscape left a lasting impression and inspired his determination to develop environmental solutions. "I realized…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (461+ words) Important information for Fall 2026 applicants The six-week, research-inspired laboratory module is part of the undergraduate Chemistry major with a concentration in Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery. The course was developed to give students hands-on experience with the multidisciplinary work involved…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (457+ words) For more than two decades, Chinese physicist Wang Enge has devoted his career to studying one of the most common substances on Earth: water. While most people take water for granted, Wang looks at it through an ultrapowerful atomic lens…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (94+ words) Cookies are small text files that can be used by websites to make a user's experience more efficient. The law states that we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (122+ words) Northwestern Engineering’s Michael Rubenstein has been selected as a 2026 NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) fellow. Rubenstein will develop the concept of satellite swarms to explore the rings of Saturn. Using real-time X-rays, Professor Tao Sun revealed how liquid metal structure…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (248+ words) On June 4, colleagues held homemade signs, waved pompoms, and cheered loudly for award recipients in Kresge Auditorium. Twenty individuals and three teams received MIT Excellence Awards — the Institute’s highest honor for staff. Additional honors included the Collier Medal, the Staff…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (151+ words) Mathrubhumi English Amrita researchers have developed a solar-powered technology that converts sewage and seawater into safe drinking water using sunlight and a low-cost evaporator. Researchers at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, have developed a solar-powered water purification technology that can convert…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (458+ words) Rudolph A. (Rudy) Marcus, Caltech’s John G. Kirkwood and Arthur A. Noyes Professor of Chemistry, passed away on July 16, 2026. The prolific chemist, who approached theory with infinite curiosity and the background of an experimentalist, was five days shy of his 103rd birthday....

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (319+ words) Professor Arthur Bahr has been named head of the MIT Literature Section, effective July 1. “Arthur is an exceptional scholar and a proven leader. I am confident that he will guide the unit with judgment, insight, and a deep commitment to…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (19+ words) Four MITS University students honored with ISTE-2025 awards for excellence in engineering and innovation at a state ceremony....