A new method to measure homophily in large group interactions offers insights into how groups might interact in the future. […]
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A new method to measure homophily in large group interactions offers insights into how groups might interact in the future. […]
The behavior of granular materials has been difficult to visualize, but a new method reveals their internal forces in 3D detail. […]
This measure, developed by MIT researchers, reflects direct effects on people’s quality of life — and reveals significant global disparities. […]
An analysis of the 2011 nuclear accident reveals a need for more preparation, training, and protocols for responding to low-probability accidents. […]
Too much livestock on a given amount of land can lead to carbon losses, but appropriate numbers can actually help sequester the carbon. […]
Can carbon trading systems reduce global emissions, or are they little more than greenwashing? Clear, enforceable standards may make the difference. […]
The soil is rocky under my feet, the soft crunch-crunch often the only thing keeping me from my thoughts. Prof. Dave Des Marais said the first three miles would be more tranquil, but, given that my […]
By breaking an intractable problem into smaller chunks, a deep-learning technique identifies the optimal areas for thinning out traffic in a warehouse. […]
Thirteen postdocs join program that emphasizes community and prioritizes professional development. […]
Associate Professor Lydia Bourouiba and artist Argha Manna take readers through a series of discoveries in infectious disease. […]
Hometown: Park City, Utah Who is your advisor/PI?: Josephine Carstensen Degree Program: SM/PhD Anticipated Graduation Year: 2027 How did you first become interested in Civil and Environmental Engineering?I’ve been passionate about civil and environmental engineering for […]
The technique could enable restoration efforts and doesn’t require labor-intensive onsite sampling. […]
A new, data-driven approach could lead to better solutions for tricky optimization problems like global package routing or power grid operation. […]
Professor Benedetto Marelli develops silk-based technologies with uses “from lab to fork,” including helping crops grow and preserving perishable foods. […]
Derek Allmond, a senior in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, spent a semester studying abroad at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. While there, Allmond primarily studied Māori language, which he says gave […]