A towering figure in theoretical hydrodynamics is remembered for his intellectual rigor, generosity, and lifelong devotion to his students.

A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.

MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.

The new technique could help scientists learn how the entire brain works to generate decisions and emotions.

New understanding of how nuclear fuel breaks down and changes in an operating nuclear reactor could help keep some reactors running longer, will inform the next generation of nuclear reactor fuel systems.

A new short film from MIT Open Learning explores the influential career of Institute Professor and School of Engineering Dean Paula Hammond.

The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center unites researchers across disciplines to develop technologies for medical imaging, sustainable metals production, and next-generation electronics.

The mashup of a black hole and an enormous star has never been seen before and could explain the mysterious little red dots often found in deep-space images.

In a feat of adaptive reuse, a massive, century-old brick storage facility has been turned into a contemporary hub for collaboration and creative work.

A new online platform helps engineers look beyond survival mode when designing habitats for extreme living conditions.