Drugs that block nitric oxide could weaken cancer cells’ resistance, researchers say.

$200 million project will launch telescopes to perform full-sky search for transiting exoplanets.

Research points to an abrupt and widespread climate shift in the Sahara 5,000 years ago.

Report finds materials manufacturers will likely be unable to meet targets for carbon-emissions reductions by 2050.

Thrusters powered by ionic wind may be an efficient alternative to conventional atmospheric propulsion technologies.

MIT class offers student teams a chance to create business ventures based on neurotechnology research.

Computer modeling may resolve conflicting results and offer hints for new drug-design strategies.

A new formula that characterizes the privacy afforded by large, aggregate data sets may be discouraging, but could help sharpen policy discussion.

MIT researchers improve efficiency of quantum-dot photovoltaic system by adding a forest of nanowires.

Ragon Institute researchers develop a method to identify weak points in viral proteins that could be exploited for vaccine development.