The Year of Open Science: Physical sciences, engineering, and mathematics
June 22, 2023
To highlight the Year of Open Science, we spoke to acquisitions editor Jermey Matthews about what open access means for the field of physical sciences.
Category: Physical Sciences
Cover story: Fire, Ice, and Physics by Rebecca Thompson
August 19, 2022
Arm yourself for the new Game of Thrones spin-off, House of the Dragon, with a primer on the physics of Westeros
Featured book: The Alchemy of Us
April 9, 2021
Ainissa Ramirez’s lauded book, now available in paperback, reveals how inventions were shaped by their creators—and how those inventions shaped our culture.
The Art of the Periodic Table
February 4, 2021
In celebration of National Periodic Table Day, read an excerpt from the article “The Art of the Periodic Table” by Tami I. Spector.
An introduction to Cosmic Clouds 3-D by Queen’s Brian May
July 22, 2020
An excerpt from Cosmic Clouds 3-D, the new book from Queen’s Brian May and David Eicher showcasing amazing 3-D images that take readers inside the birth and death of stars.
Author Talk: Extraterrestrials by Wade Roush
June 1, 2020
MIT Press Live! presents a virtual talk with Wade Roush, author of Extraterrestrials from the Essential Knowledge Series.
Watch MIT Press Live! Book Launch with Ainissa Ramirez
April 17, 2020
Watch materials scientist Ainissa Ramirez in a video presentation about her new book “The Alchemy of Us.”