How data science gives new insight into air pollution in the US
At the Henry W. Kendall Memorial Lecture, biostatistician Francesca Dominici illuminates the interplay between air pollution, environmental injustice, and Covid-19.
Lessons from teaching about the pandemic in real-time
Covid-19 class taps experts to help students and the public avoid misinformation as the crisis evolves.
Keeping humanity central to solving climate change
MIT scholars are helping to solve the economic, cultural, and political dimensions of the world’s energy and climate challenges.
From diabetes to Covid-19, Better World (Health) showcases MIT research in action
MIT alumni and friends from around the globe attended an online event that featured presentations from Institute leaders, faculty, and alumni about human health-related research.
Study: Sex differences in Covid-19 mortality vary across racial groups
Black women are more vulnerable than white men, illustrating how race and gender intersect to shape health outcomes.
A method to assess Covid-19 transmission risks in indoor settings
MIT researchers have developed a publicly available model based on physics and data from past spreading events.
Why we need a more precise understanding of vaccine hesitation
In a Q&A, Charles Senteio discusses Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among Black Americans and the “tsunami of inequity” accelerated by the pandemic.
How industrialized life remodels the microbiome
International study reveals gut bacteria from people in industrialized societies swap genes at much higher rates.
Big data dreams for tiny technologies
MIT research combines machine learning with nanoparticle design for personalized drug delivery.
Tik-Tokking all about science
MIT students Malik and Miles George gain attention on the video-sharing social network for their captivating, funny science videos.
Startup empowers women to improve access to safe drinking water
Saha Global, co-founded by two MIT alumnae, helps Ghanaian women start profitable water treatment businesses to serve their communities.
MIT Solve announces 2021 global challenges
New tracks for innovation address antiracist technology in the US, digital inclusion, equitable classrooms, health security and pandemics, and resilient ecosystems.
Q&A: Clare Balboni on environmental economics
A strong evidence base is key for informing environmental and climate policy, says the MIT assistant professor.
Improving sanitation for the world’s most vulnerable people
With deep roots at MIT, the startup change:WATER Labs has created a toilet that treats waste without water or power.
Study: Covid-19 communications featuring racially diverse physicians can improve health outcomes for communities of color
Improved public health messaging to Black, Latinx, and other communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic can increase Covid-19 knowledge and information-seeking.