Society needs a systems update to cope with climate crisis – my new film explains why

Earth systems expert James Dyke discusses his documentary, System Update: Rebooting Our Future.

James Dyke, Associate Professor in Earth System Science, University of Exeter • conversation
June 23, 2025 ~7 min

When developing countries band together, lifesaving drugs become cheaper and easier to buy − with trade-offs

Pharmaceutical companies have little incentive to sell drugs to countries that can’t afford them. But bargaining together can increase access to vital treatments worldwide.

Nahim Bin Zahur, Assistant Professor of Economics, Queen's University, Ontario • conversation
June 17, 2025 ~10 min


A brief history of the global economy, through the lens of a single barge

Ian Kumekawa’s book “Empty Vessel” explores globalization, economics, and the hazy world of short-term transactions known as “the offshore.”

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
June 17, 2025 ~8 min

Why wind farm developers are pulling out at the last minute

Ørsted’s cancellation of Hornsea 4 bodes ill for the UK’s 2030 clean power target.

Thomas York, Postgraduate Researcher in Human Geography, University of Leicester • conversation
June 9, 2025 ~7 min

MIT Department of Economics to launch James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work

With support from the Stone Foundation, the center will advance cutting-edge research and inform policy.

Department of Economics • mit
May 13, 2025 ~7 min

How we think about protecting data

A new study shows public views on data privacy vary according to how the data are used, who benefits, and other conditions.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
May 13, 2025 ~6 min

If time is money, here’s one way consumers value it

A study on ride-sharing opens a window into consumer behavior, measuring the benefits for businesses.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
May 6, 2025 ~7 min

The age-old problem of long-term care

Informal help is a huge share of elder care in U.S., a burden that is only set to expand. A new book explores different countries’ solutions.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
May 5, 2025 ~8 min


How should we prioritize patients waiting for kidney transplants?

A comprehensive study of the U.S. system could help policymakers analyze methods of matching donated kidneys and their recipients.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
April 17, 2025 ~6 min

Time to stop blaming bats and newts for blocking development? A new fund could support nature and ease building delays

Tens of thousands of planned new homes are said to be stuck in limbo because of concerns about their effect on nature.

Ian Thornhill, Senior Lecturer in Planning and Environmental Management, University of Manchester • conversation
March 24, 2025 ~7 min

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