Category: Science

A new take on classics by Stanisław Lem

A new take on classics by Stanisław Lem

Stanislaw Lem’s books have been translated into forty-four languages and have sold more than thirty million copies. Now we can read the new English editions of these six classic works by Lem, published by the MIT Press.

The MIT Press cosponsors Scientista Symposium 2019

The MIT Press cosponsors Scientista Symposium 2019

We are delighted to announce that the MIT Press will cosponsor Scientista Symposium 2019, an annual conference organized by The Scientista Foundation that brings early-career women in STEM fields together for networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

Responsibility by Noam Chomsky, Delivered at March 4, 1969 Protests at MIT

Responsibility by Noam Chomsky, Delivered at March 4, 1969 Protests at MIT

On March 4, 1969, an extraordinary event took place at MIT. Students and faculty from MIT, Harvard, and other local universities convened to protest the Vietnam War and the perceived complicity of science and scientists with the military industrial complex. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of this event, we reproduce the transcript from Noam Chomsky’s speech.

Why Paper Maps Still Matter in the Digital Age

Why Paper Maps Still Matter in the Digital Age

With the proliferation of smartphones, it’s easy to assume that the era of the paper map is over. However, Meredith Broussard, author of Artificial Unintelligence, shows that the research reveals that the paper map still thrives in the digital era, and there are distinct advantages to using print maps.

Luxury Laboratories

Luxury Laboratories

In ‘Laboratory Lifestyles: The Construction of Scientific Fictions’ editors Sandra Kaji-O’Grady, Chris L. Smith, and Russell Hughes take a look at the recent boom in luxurious, resort-style scientific laboratories. Designed by top architects these impressive buildings boast wellness centers, fine dining, and retail facilities that aim to attract top scientists.