The Latest Breaking News from MIT

MIT campus faced disruptions as anti-Israel protesters clashed with law enforcement. Pro-Israel students staged a counter-protest with flags.

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have separated the light of a quasar from the light of its surrounding stars, offering unprecedented insight into how the universe's oldest black holes grew.

Protesters gather at MIT for anti-Israel demonstration, leading to tensions and police intervention.

NASA's exoplanet-hunting spacecraft TESS is back in action after nine days in safe mode, returning to scientific observations on May 3.

The Hill (Lexi Lonas) reports: [MIT] announced Monday it no longer will require diversity statements from prospective faculty. The school said the decision was directed by President Sally Kornbluth "with the support of the Provost, Chancellor, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, and all six academic deans." "My goals are…

President warned of ‘surge of antisemitism’ amid Israel military’s deadly attacks that have killed more than 34,000 people in Gaza

The mystery of how early universe supermassive black holes grew so quickly may be solved, with the James Webb Space Telescope finding the first evidence of "heavy seeds."

Anti-Israel protesters at MIT retook encampment, calling for end to violence in Gaza. Tense situation resolved peacefully.

Israel takes control of only gateway for aid between Egypt and Gaza. Plus, Trump threatened with jail over gag order breaches

Pro-Palestinian protests at universities intensify, leading to arrests, cancellations, and disruptions on campuses across the US.

MIT issues ultimatum to protesters to clear encampment by deadline or face disciplinary consequences.