Introducing MIT HEALS, a life sciences initiative to address pressing health challenges

The MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative will bring together researchers from across the Institute to deliver health care solutions at scale. | Continue reading


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MIT astronomers find the smallest asteroids ever detected in the main belt

The team’s detection method, which identified 138 space rocks ranging from bus- to stadium-sized, could aid in tracking potential asteroid impactors. | Continue reading


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Citation tool offers a new approach to trustworthy AI-generated content

Researchers develop “ContextCite,” an innovative method to track AI’s source attribution and detect potential misinformation. | Continue reading


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So you want to build a solar or wind farm? Here’s how to decide where.

MIT engineers show how detailed mapping of weather conditions and energy demand can guide optimization for siting renewable energy installations. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 20 days ago

A new biodegradable material to replace certain microplastics

MIT chemical engineers designed an environmentally friendly alternative to the microbeads used in some health and beauty products. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 21 days ago

What do we know about the economics of AI?

Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu has long studied technology-driven growth. Here’s how he’s thinking about AI’s effect on the economy. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 21 days ago

Study: Browsing negative content online makes mental health struggles worse

Researchers have developed a web plug-in to help those looking to protect their mental health make more informed decisions. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 21 days ago

Seen and heard: The new Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building

Opening in February 2025, the building will “give MIT musicians the conservatory-level tools they deserve,” says MIT President Sally Kornbluth. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 21 days ago

Want to design the car of the future? Here are 8,000 designs to get you started.

MIT engineers developed the largest open-source dataset of car designs, including their aerodynamics, that could speed design of eco-friendly cars and electric vehicles. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 22 days ago

MIT delegation mainstreams biodiversity conservation at the UN Biodiversity Convention, COP16

First organized MIT delegation highlights the Institute's growing commitment to addressing climate change by showcasing research on biodiversity conservation, AI, and the role of local communities. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 22 days ago

Women’s cross country runs to first NCAA Division III National Championship

The MIT women's cross country team claimed its title at the LaVern Gibson Cross Country Course. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 22 days ago

Liquid on Mars was not necessarily all water

New study proposes that some of the minerals seen on Mars today may have formed in liquid CO2 instead of water. | Continue reading


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MIT K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics celebrates Sierra Leone’s inaugural class of orthotic and prosthetic clinicians

MIT and Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health launch specialized program to train future clinicians on the fabrication of artificial limbs and braces for people with disabilities. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 22 days ago

A new catalyst can turn methane into something useful

MIT chemical engineers have devised a way to capture methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and convert it into polymers. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 23 days ago

3 Questions: Community policing in the Global South

International research co-led by Professor Fotini Christia finds an approach lauded in the US works differently in other regions. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 23 days ago

A new way to create realistic 3D shapes using generative AI

Researchers propose a simple fix to an existing technique that could help artists, designers, and engineers create better 3D models. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 23 days ago

From refugee to MIT graduate student

As a child, a civil war drove Mlen-Too Wesley out of Liberia. As an adult, he has returned and is applying what he learned in an MITx MicroMasters program to help the West African nation thrive. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 23 days ago

How mass migration remade postwar Europe

Volha Charnysh’s new book examines refugees and state-building in Germany and Poland after World War II, as new residents spurred economic and civic growth. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 23 days ago

An inflatable gastric balloon could help people lose weight

The new balloon can be expanded before a meal to prevent overeating, then deflated when no longer needed. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 23 days ago

Q&A: Transforming research through global collaborations

Josephine Carstensen and David McGee discuss the value and impact that MIT Global Seed Funds, which create synergistic partnerships between faculty and peers abroad, added to their research. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 24 days ago

Photonic processor could enable ultrafast AI computations with extreme energy efficiency

This new device uses light to perform the key operations of a deep neural network on a chip, opening the door to high-speed processors that can learn in real-time. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 24 days ago

A data designer driven to collaborate with communities

Associate Professor Catherine D’Ignazio thinks carefully about how we acquire and display data — and why we lack it for many things. | Continue reading


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Creating innovative health solutions for individuals and populations

Physician and engineer Giovanni Traverso found an early passion for molecular genetics, leading to an interdisciplinary career helping others. | Continue reading


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MIT’s Science Policy Initiative holds 14th annual Executive Visit Days

MIT students traveled to Washington to speak to representatives from federal executive agencies. | Continue reading


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Troy Van Voorhis to step down as department head of chemistry

Professor oversaw department growth, strengthened community, and developed outreach programs. | Continue reading


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Is there enough land on Earth to fight climate change and feed the world?

Study shows how smart policies could address competing land-use needs. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 1 month ago

Is there enough land on Earth to fight climate change and feed the world?

Study shows how smart policies could address competing land-use needs. | Continue reading


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Decarbonizing heavy industry with thermal batteries

MIT spinout Electrified Thermal Solutions has developed an electrically conductive firebrick that stores heat at high enough temperatures to power industrial processes. | Continue reading


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The MIT Press releases report on the future of open access publishing and policy

Report aims to “ensure that open science practices are sustainable and that they contribute to the highest quality research.” | Continue reading


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A blueprint for better cancer immunotherapies

By examining antigen architectures, MIT researchers built a therapeutic cancer vaccine that may improve tumor response to immune checkpoint blockade treatments. | Continue reading


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Improving health, one machine learning system at a time

Marzyeh Ghassemi works to ensure health-care models are trained to be robust and fair. | Continue reading


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To design better water filters, MIT engineers look to manta rays

New research shows the filter-feeders strike a natural balance between permeability and selectivity that could inform design of water treatment systems. | Continue reading


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Professor Emeritus James Harris, a scholar of Spanish language, dies at 92

The longtime professor is remembered for his influential role in MIT’s linguistics program and in the expansion of foreign language instruction at the Institute. | Continue reading


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New solar projects will grow renewable energy generation for four major campus buildings

The new panels are part of MIT’s comprehensive campus climate commitments. | Continue reading


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New AI tool generates realistic satellite images of future flooding

The method could help communities visualize and prepare for approaching storms. | Continue reading


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Building an understanding of how drivers interact with emerging vehicle technologies

The MIT Advanced Vehicle Technology Consortium provides data-driven insights into driver behavior, along with trust in AI and advance vehicle technology. | Continue reading


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Consortium led by MIT, Harvard University, and Mass General Brigham spurs development of 408 MW of renewable energy

Projects in Texas and North Dakota support clean energy transition as MIT moves closer to 2026 net-zero goal. | Continue reading


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A vision for U.S. science success

In a talk at MIT, White House science advisor Arati Prabhakar outlined challenges in medicine, climate, and AI, while expressing resolve to tackle hard problems. | Continue reading


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Catherine Wolfram: High-energy scholar

The MIT Sloan professor has become a leading energy economist through original studies that can inform our global climate response. | Continue reading


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MIT researchers develop an efficient way to train more reliable AI agents

The technique could make AI systems better at complex tasks that involve variability. | Continue reading


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Advancing urban tree monitoring with AI-powered digital twins

The Tree-D Fusion system integrates generative AI and genus-conditioned algorithms to create precise simulation-ready models of 600,000 existing urban trees across North America. | Continue reading


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Your child, the sophisticated language learner

New research shows that a grasp of grammar helps even very young children figure out when they must acquire new words. | Continue reading


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3 Questions: Claire Wang on training the brain for memory sports

The MIT sophomore and award-winning memory champion explains what these competitions are all about and why you might want to build a “memory palace.” | Continue reading


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A nonflammable battery to power a safer, decarbonized future

The startup Alsym Energy, co-founded by Professor Kripa Varanasi, is hoping its batteries can link renewables with the industrial sector and beyond. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 1 month ago

Tunable ultrasound propagation in microscale metamaterials

New framework advances experimental capabilities, including design and characterization, of microscale acoustic metamaterials. | Continue reading


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Reality check on technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the air

Study finds many climate-stabilization plans are based on questionable assumptions about the future cost and deployment of “direct air capture” and therefore may not bring about promised reductions. | Continue reading


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A bioinspired capsule can pump drugs directly into the walls of the GI tract

The needle-free device could be used to deliver insulin, antibodies, RNA, or other large molecules. | Continue reading


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Undergraduates with family income below $200,000 can expect to attend MIT tuition-free starting in 2025

Newly expanded financial aid will cover tuition costs for admitted students from 80 percent of U.S. families. | Continue reading


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