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By 2100, oceans may hold enough carbon to launch mass extermination of species in future millennia.
Microparticles created by new 3-D fabrication method could release drugs or vaccines long after injection.
New technique could make it easier to use mRNA to treat disease or deliver vaccines.
Cognitive scientists find that people can more easily communicate warmer colors than cool ones.
MBA student Meghan McCormick leads a venture that helps African youth develop small businesses.
Computer vision and machine learning expert Antonio Torralba to lead new artificial intelligence research lab.
In a new study, Prof. Daniel Rothman has predicted that the oceans may hold enough carbon to trigger a sixth mass extinction by 2100, reports Trevor Nace for Forbes. Rothman’s analysis showed that, “given the current rate of carbon being emitted into the atmosphere, we will likely reach a mass extinction threshold by the year 2100.”
AP reporter Malcom Ritter writes that children as young as 15 months old can be inspired to try harder at a task when they see adults struggle before succeeding. Prof. Laura Schulz explained that the findings show young children, “can learn the value of effort from just a couple of examples.”
Prof. Kerry Emanuel writes for The Washington Post about how climate change and U.S. disaster policies are threat-multipliers for natural disasters like hurricanes. “The confluence of rising sea levels and stronger and wetter hurricanes with increasing coastal population and unwise government interference in insurance markets portends ever increasing hurricane disasters."
A new study from Prof. Edward Gibson examines the way different languages describe colors. “If you were to take the spectrum of colors that are perceptibly different to humans and chop it in half, every language would have more words for describing the warm half than the cool half,” writes Rachel Gutman for The Atlantic.
Guided by a passion for teaching, MIT’s 14th president helped steer the Institute through decades of social change.
New venture launched by MIT will support “tough-tech” companies at work on transformative ideas that take time to commercialize.
MIT associate professor and member of the Broad Institute and McGovern Institute recognized for commitment to invention, collaboration, and mentorship.
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