Mysterious electron acceleration explained
Computer simulation identifies source of aurora-causing high-speed electrons in space
Researchers create first large-scale model of human mobility that incorporates human nature
Work is broadly applicable to studies of commuting, migration, freight, even epidemics.
Speed limit for birds
MIT researchers find critical speed above which birds — and drones — are sure to crash.
Modeling the spread of radioactivity in seawater
Researchers funded by MIT Sea Grant develop model to examine near-shore and open-ocean circulation.
Need a new material? New tool can help
Exhaustive reference system and interactive toolkit could revolutionize materials research, potentially enabling new types of manufacturing.
Escaping legacy IT systems
Sophisticated computer model lets corporate IT managers evaluate upgrades and reconfigurations without risking the stability of their networks.
Forecasting pipe fractures
MIT simulation accurately reconstructs pipe fractures formed in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon accident.