Recent Press Releases
New research shows how a small group of single-celled algae use chemical cues to communicate stress information, an ability once thought unique to plants.
Researchers have found an increase in the proportion of microbes that shift how they feed, providing insight into how the food web may adapt to climate change.
July 1 marks the 50th anniversary since the institute’s founding in 1974 and 50 years of important innovations that have reshaped ocean science.
A method for linking the activity level of microbes to their individual genetic code provides insight into the microbial communities in extreme environments.
Bigelow Laboratory is now just one of three state-certified laboratories offering testing for PFAS chemicals in Maine.
A new model estimating the costs of ocean iron fertilization highlights uncertainties in how effective and costly this strategy may be.
Other Stories
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Transect Summer 2024 (editor)
Fernández Robledo Seeks Sea-Based Biotech Breakthroughs
Burns Probes Evolution Across the Tree of Life
Experiential Learning Guides Poulton’s Scientific Path
Scientists Assess PFAS Levels Throughout Casco Bay
Center Drives Discovery by Cracking DNA of Cells
From Submersibles to Satellites, Advanced Tools Illuminate a Changing Gulf of Maine
Research Illuminates the Role of Disease in Shaping Ocean Health
Transect Winter 2024 (editor)
Scientists Explore Diversity of Microbial Life on Maine’s Coast
Scientists Test New Method for Identifying Small Microplastics
Genetic Tool May Help Farmers Track Elusive Larval Mussels
Citing knowledge gaps, ISA delays deep-sea mining rules
New Project Assesses Cyanobacteria in Drinking Water
Interns Use Genetic Tools to Study Bivalve Diseases
Scientists Look to DNA to Help Track White Sharks
New Research Uncovers Potential Benefits, Consequences of Ocean Iron Fertilization
Flexible Feeding May Be the Norm, Not the Exception
The Fate of Forever Chemicals
Scientists Provide First Field Observations of Coccolithophore Osmotrophy
Using Biochemistry to Explore Applications of Algae
National Drought Mitigation Center
DroughtScape Spring 2023 (editor)
NDMC partnership works to enhance drought and climate resilience of Indigenous farmers in the Middle Rio Grande basin
We're all in this together: Stakeholders work to increase drought resilience of the ACF Basin
Multidisciplinary team looks to increase the resilience of food systems to climate shocks like drought
National Drought Mitigation Center 2022 Annual Report (editor)
Study finds states facing worse drought have more comprehensive drought planning
NDMC and World Bank partner on drought monitoring tools for southern Africa
DroughtScape Winter 2023 (editor)
CMOR helps officials respond to drought in Missouri
Drought workshops focus on agriculture in Alaska
DroughtScape Fall 2022 (editor)
New interactive interface and export tool help users visualize and customize U.S. Drought Monitor maps
New research from the National Drought Mitigation Center
In a summer for the record books, the U.S. hits 106 weeks straight with more than 40% of the Lower 48 in drought
New tool makes U.S. drought impacts searchable by state and drought level
NDMC and Drought Learning Network partners use podcasts to reach agricultural producers and resource managers
DroughtScape Summer 2022 (editor)
Stakeholders meet to share resources and experiences for drought planning in the Southwest
NDMC visiting student brings international insight on crowdsourcing drought data
New map shows the location of weather and water stations across the West
U.S. Drought Monitor now provides county-level drought stats
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Five MIT faculty elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2024
Three from MIT named 2024-25 Goldwater Scholars
Understanding reality through algorithms
A “golden era” to study the brain
Providing new pathways for neuroscience research and education
Lawrence Udeigwe uses elegant math to understand complex systems of the brain
Combining medicine and public health research to address mental health in vulnerable communities
Science @ MIT Magazine Summer 2022 Issue (editor)
From aspiring scientist to Future Fund of Science Fellow
From modeling quantum devices to political systems
Seed funding helps science researchers bear fruit
Science @ MIT Magazine Winter 2022 Issue (editor)
Chemist and MLK Jr. Scholar Robert Gilliard explores new frontiers in synthetic chemistry
Investigating pathogens and their life cycles, for the benefit of society
Six from MIT named American Physical Society Fellows for 2021
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