Questions about MIT Technology Review

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When did MIT Technology Review first appear?

The Technology Review first appeared in January 1899 as a quarterly magazine published by the Association of Class Secretaries at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A New York Times review from that month described its cover, paper, and typography as matching the strong characteristics of the institution it represented.

Who edited MIT Technology Review starting in 2004?

Jason Pontin served as editor-in-chief starting in 2004 after Robert Buderi held the role from 2002. In 2005 Technology Review announced it would reduce print publication frequency from eleven to six issues per year while enhancing the publication's website under his leadership.

What happened during the April 1st 1984 issue of MIT Technology Review?

In 1984 Technology Review printed an article about a Russian scientist using ova from frozen mammoths to create a mammoth-elephant hybrid called a mammontelephas on the 1st of April 1984. The Chicago Tribune News Service picked it up as a real news item and it was printed as fact in hundreds of newspapers before being retracted following this admission.

How many international editions does MIT Technology Review have as of 2020?

MIT Technology Review has international editions in Italy Spain Germany Brazil China Japan and Korea. In 2020 the Brazilian version known as MIT Technology Review Brasil was launched alongside other global expansions.

When did MIT Technology Review change its name to Innovators Under 35?

Netscape co-founder Marc Andreessen was another notable recipient before the list was renamed Innovators Under 35 in 2013. The magazine has become well known for its annual Innovators Under 35 which defines cultural influence within the technology sector.