Technology - general
Stopping arthritis before it starts
By By Anne Trafton, MIT News Office | 06 Sep 2011
A commonly used drug may prevent osteoarthritis in people who suffer severe joint injuries
Flame retardants linked to lower birthweight babies
By By Sarah Yang, Media Relations | 06 Sep 2011
From a flat mirror, designer light
06 Sep 2011
Decrease in smoking reduces death rates within months
02 Sep 2011
A study by the University of Liverpool has found that a decrease in smoking rapidly reduces mortality rates in individuals and entire populations within six months.
Localising language in the brain
30 Aug 2011
New study pinpoints areas of the brain used exclusively for language, providing a partial answer to a longstanding debate in cognitive science.
Testing the water for bioenergy crops
30 Aug 2011
Mapping the brain
26 Aug 2011
A planet made of diamond
26 Aug 2011
Now smartphones help raise fuel efficiency
25 Aug 2011
A network of dashboard-mounted phones can collect data on traffic lights and tell drivers how to avoid inefficient stopping and starting.
Voice cells for voice recognition
24 Aug 2011
New method detects emerging sunspots deep inside the sun, provides warning of dangerous solar flares
By By Louis Bergeron | 20 Aug 2011
Ready to learn? Brain scans can tell you
By Anne Trafton, MIT News Office | 19 Aug 2011
Neuroscientists identify brain activity that predicts how well we remember images
Mother’s body mass index linked to fatter babies
19 Aug 2011
Effortless sailing with fluid flow cloak
By By Richard Merritt | 19 Aug 2011
ORNL microscopy generates new view of fuel cells
17 Aug 2011
Running robot: Mabel is the world's fastest two-legged robot with knees
16 Aug 2011
With a peak pace of 6.8 miles per hour, Mabel is believed to be the world's fastest bipedal robot with knees.