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Two new student residences open their doors
New Vassar and the Graduate Tower at Site 4 provide additional housing options on campus, with another new residence in planning and improvements to Burton Conner underway.
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Reductions in CFC-11 emissions put ozone recovery back on track
Scientists observe reduction in emissions of banned ozone-depleting chemical after unexpected spike.
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Brewing up a dirty-water remedy (and more) with kombucha-inspired biosensors
PhD student and 2017 J-WAFS graduate fellow Tzu-Chieh Tang designs living materials to solve environmental challenges, with an emphasis on safety and scalability.
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George Shultz PhD ’49, renowned statesman and former professor, dies at 100
Shultz, who held four US Cabinet positions and served in three presidential administrations, devoted himself to ideals of bipartisanship and fairness.
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Volpe redevelopment project launches next phase
MIT submits special permit application to the City of Cambridge.
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New fiber optic temperature sensing approach to keep fusion power plants running
MIT’s Erica Salazar shows that faster detection of thermal shifts can prevent disruptive quench events in the HTS magnets used in tokamak fusion devices.
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An art lover dreams of space
Senior Alana Sanchez combines her interests in visual arts and space research to fulfill a childhood curiosity about the cosmos.
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Scientists as engaged citizens
In a new MIT class, students explore how STEM researchers bring their knowledge to major societal issues.
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J-PAL North America calls for proposals from state and local governments
State and Local Innovation Initiative seeks government partners to rigorously evaluate policies and programs aiming to address critical social issues.

