Shaping the World: Empowering Change for Future Generations
As one travels from the suburbs to the city, it’s common to notice a striking contrast: the lush tree canopy…
Category: Space
MIT engineers develop method to shield microbes from extremes
In an extraordinary experiment, some of these microbes were recently sent to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of…
Innovative Space Design Solutions from MIT Research
In an exciting new endeavor, MIT has launched a course this spring that challenges students to envision the essentials for…
Titan’s Lakes Shaped by Waves New Study Reveals
Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, stands out as the only celestial body in our solar system—besides Earth—that showcases active…
Sarah Millholland Wins 2024 Vera Rubin Early Career Award
Sarah Millholland, an assistant professor of physics at MIT and a member of the Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research,…
Astronomers Measure Spin of Supermassive Black Hole Using Wobbling Material
Astronomers from MIT, NASA, and other institutions have unveiled a groundbreaking method to measure the spin of black holes, leveraging…
Sun’s Magnetic Field May Originate Near Its Surface
The sun’s surface captivates us with its dazzling display of sunspots and flares, all driven by the solar magnetic field.…
AEROS CubeSat Launch for Ocean Health Research
Introducing AEROS-MH1, a groundbreaking CubeSat now orbiting the Earth, symbolizing a significant milestone in Portugal’s space endeavors and a remarkable…
Earth-sized planet discovery suggests possible lack of atmosphere
A remarkable discovery has been made by astronomers from MIT, the University of Liège, and other institutions: a new planet…
Robotic SuperLimbs to Aid Moonwalkers in Fall Recovery
Looking for a good laugh? Watching videos of astronauts stumbling on the moon provides endless entertainment. NASA’s outtakes showcase Apollo…
Astronomers Discover Lightweight Cotton Candy Planet
A collaboration of astronomers from MIT, the University of Liège in Belgium, and other institutions has unveiled a remarkable discovery:…
MIT Researchers Find Oldest Stars in Milky Way Galaxy
Researchers from MIT, including dedicated undergraduate students, have made a groundbreaking discovery of three of the oldest stars in the…
MIT astronomers study ancient quasars and their stellar light
Researchers from MIT have made significant strides in understanding the ancient quasars that existed over 13 billion years ago. These…
New Molecule Discovered in Space by Researchers
Recent discoveries led by MIT Professor Brett McGuire have confirmed the existence of a new molecule in outer space. The…
Erin Kara Wins Edgerton Award for Excellence in Research
Erin Kara, a Class of 1958 Career Development Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at MIT, has been awarded…