| What Lies Beneath | | | | | | A new book examines how game-theory logic underpins many of our decisions. “Things that at first seem irrational, once you dig a little and think about what is being signaled, and ask the right questions, become a lot less puzzling,” says research scientist and author Erez Yoeli. Full story via MIT News → |
| Empowering people to adapt on the frontlines of climate change A new platform will unite climate models, impact predictions, random control trial evaluations, and humanitarian services to bring cutting-edge tools to Bangladeshi communities. Full story via MIT News | Watch the video → | |
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| MIT scientists develop low-cost, high-precision fabrication method for thin mirrors and silicon wafers A novel photolithography technique could be a manufacturing game-changer for optical applications. Full story via MIT News → | |
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| Global MIT launches the Africa Distinguished Visitors Program The program’s inaugural honoree, Professor Mohamed H. A. Hassan, president of the World Academy of Sciences, recently visited MIT. Full story via MIT News → | |
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| Professor Emeritus Markus Zahn, who specialized in electromagnetic field interactions, dies at 75 The admired teacher and mentor was a longtime member of the Laboratory for Electromagnetic and Electronic Systems and High Voltage Research Laboratory. Full story via MIT News → | |
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| Do you split your Oreo? Researchers at MIT explain how to make the filling stick to one side // CNN An MIT study explores why the cream filling inside Oreo cookies always sticks to one cookie when twisted open. Says graduate student Crystal Owens, “The best scientific research, even at MIT, is driven by curiosity to understand the world around us, when someone sees something weird or unknown and takes the time to think ‘I wonder why that happens like that?’” Full story via CNN→ |
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| Wu names HUD official as Boston’s new planning chief // GBH James Arthur Jemison II MCP ’94 has been appointed Boston’s first planning chief by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. “I’m incredibly grateful to Mayor Wu for the opportunity to bring my expertise and passion for equitable development back to Boston,” Jemison says. “I am honored to have the opportunity to work with Bostonians to reform the development process and create the kind of growth that reflects our values.” Full story via GBH → |
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