An anomaly detection framework anyone can use

PhD student Sarah Alnegheimish wants to make machine learning systems accessible. | Continue reading


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MIT mechanical engineering course invites students to “build with biology”

2.797/2.798 (Molecular Cellular and Tissue Biomechanics) explores the intersection of mechanics and biology. | Continue reading


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A high-fat diet sets off metabolic dysfunction in cells, leading to weight gain

Researchers also found these effects can be reversed by treatment with an antioxidant. | Continue reading


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$20 million gift supports theoretical physics research and education at MIT 

Gift from the Leinweber Foundation, in addition to a $5 million commitment from the School of Science, will drive discovery, collaboration, and the next generation of physics leaders. | Continue reading


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MIT D-Lab students design global energy solutions through collaboration

Each year, two longstanding D-Lab courses make their mark on students and communities around the world. | Continue reading


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Shaping the future through systems thinking

Ananda Santos Figueiredo, a senior in civil and environmental engineering, is charting her own course of impact. | Continue reading


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New fuel cell could enable electric aviation

These devices could pack three times as much energy per pound as today’s best EV batteries, offering a lightweight option for powering trucks, planes, or ships. | Continue reading


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MIT announces the Initiative for New Manufacturing

The Institute-wide effort aims to bolster industry and create jobs by driving innovation across vital manufacturing sectors. | Continue reading


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The proud history and promising future of MIT’s work on manufacturing

MIT’s Initiative for New Manufacturing extends a deep Institute legacy of expanding US growth and jobs through industrial production. | Continue reading


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Overlooked cells might explain the human brain’s huge storage capacity

MIT researchers developed a new model of memory that includes critical contributions from astrocytes, a class of brain cells. | Continue reading


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Why are some rocks on the moon highly magnetic? MIT scientists may have an answer

A large impact could have briefly amplified the moon’s weak magnetic field, creating a momentary spike that was recorded in some lunar rocks. | Continue reading


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A magnetic pull toward materials

MIT senior Maria Aguiar loves everything about materials science — but has a soft spot for garnet thin films, the focus of her undergraduate research. | Continue reading


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New research, data advance understanding of early planetary formation

Led by Assistant Professor Richard Teague, a team of international astronomers has released a collection of papers and public data furthering our understanding of planet formation. | Continue reading


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A new approach could fractionate crude oil using much less energy

MIT researchers’ new membrane separates different types of fuel based on their molecular size, eliminating the need for energy-intensive crude oil distillation. | Continue reading


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MIT physicists discover a new type of superconductor that’s also a magnet

The “one-of-a-kind” phenomenon was observed in ordinary graphite. | Continue reading


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Study: Climate change may make it harder to reduce smog in some regions

Ground-level ozone in North America and Western Europe may become less sensitive to cutting NOx emissions. The opposite may occur in Northeast Asia. | Continue reading


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AI learns how vision and sound are connected, without human intervention

This new machine-learning model can match corresponding audio and visual data, which could someday help robots interact in the real world. | Continue reading


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Learning how to predict rare kinds of failures

Researchers are developing algorithms to predict failures when automation meets the real world in areas like air traffic scheduling or autonomous vehicles. | Continue reading


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A new technology for extending the shelf life of produce

Researchers used microneedles to inject fresh-cut crops with melatonin and delay spoilage. | Continue reading


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Startup enables 100-year bridges with corrosion-resistant steel

Allium Engineering, founded by two MIT alumni, has developed a process for improving steel rebar to triple the lifetime of bridges and other infrastructure. | Continue reading


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Fueling social impact: PKG IDEAS Challenge invests in bold student-led social enterprises

Over nearly a quarter century, the program has invested $1.3 million in 300 ventures in 60 countries for a transformative legacy in social innovation. | Continue reading


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Is gravity quantum?

A new paper by MIT researchers presents a novel technique that may be key to a worldwide effort in the study of gravity. | Continue reading


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How to solve a bottleneck for CO2 capture and conversion

Today’s carbon capture systems suffer a tradeoff between efficient capture and release, but a new approach developed at MIT can boost overall efficiency. | Continue reading


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Scientists discover potential new targets for Alzheimer’s drugs

Pathways involved in DNA repair and other cellular functions could contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s. | Continue reading


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Technique rapidly measures cells’ density, reflecting health and developmental state

The method could help predict whether immunotherapies will work in a patient or how a tumor will respond to drug treatment. | Continue reading


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Imaging technique removes the effect of water in underwater scenes

The color-correcting tool, known as “SeaSplat,” reveals more realistic colors of underwater features. | Continue reading


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MIT students turn vision to reality

ASA Impact Fund finances unique and impactful projects in Africa. | Continue reading


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The sweet taste of a new idea

Sendhil Mullainathan brings a lifetime of unique perspectives to research in behavioral economics and machine learning. | Continue reading


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Study in India shows several tactics together boost vaccination against deadly diseases

One combination of methods led to a 44 percent increase in child immunizations. | Continue reading


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A day in the life of MIT MBA student David Brown

The former US Army Helicopter pilot co-founded Helix Carbon to erase the carbon footprint of tough-to-decarbonize industries. | Continue reading


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Usha Lee McFarling named director of the Knight Science Journalism Program

McFarling, Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and national science correspondent for STAT, was a 1992-93 Knight Science Journalism Fellow. | Continue reading


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With AI, researchers predict the location of virtually any protein within a human cell

Trained with a joint understanding of protein and cell behavior, the model could help with diagnosing disease and developing new drugs. | Continue reading


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Particles carrying multiple vaccine doses could reduce the need for follow-up shots

MIT engineers designed polymer microparticles that can deliver vaccines at predetermined times after injection. | Continue reading


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Class pairs students with military officers to build mission-critical solutions

MIT course 15.362/6.9160 (Engineering Innovation: Global Security Systems) gives students an inside look at military problems and empowers them to build prototypes. | Continue reading


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Deploying a practical solution to space debris

Researchers share the design and implementation of an incentive-based Space Sustainability Rating. | Continue reading


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Dimitris Bertsimas receives the 2025-2026 Killian Award

The professor of operations research is honored for his intellectual achievements and educational leadership. | Continue reading


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3 Questions: Making the most of limited data to boost pavement performance

Postdoc Haoran Li describes how the Concrete Sustainability Hub is enabling accessible, fast, and robust pavement decision-making. | Continue reading


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Steven Truong ’20 named 2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholar

The prestigious fellowship, which honors independence of thought, purposeful leadership, and civic mindset, funds graduate studies at Stanford University. | Continue reading


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Drug injection device wins MIT $100K Competition

CoFlo Medical’s low-cost device could administer advanced biologic treatments more quickly to people with cancers, autoimmune diseases, and more. | Continue reading


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Study shows vision-language models can’t handle queries with negation words

Words like “no” and “not” can cause this popular class of AI models to fail unexpectedly in high-stakes settings, such as medical diagnosis. | Continue reading


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Duke University Press to join MIT Press’ Direct to Open, publish open-access monographs

The collaboration will begin in 2026, greatly expanding the reach of quality open-access scholarship through D2O. | Continue reading


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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. | Continue reading


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Daily mindfulness practice reduces anxiety for autistic adults

After six weeks of practicing mindfulness with the help of a smartphone app, adults with autism reported lasting improvements in their well-being. | Continue reading


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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. | Continue reading


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Eldercare robot helps people sit and stand, and catches them if they fall

The new design could assist the elderly as they age in place at home. | Continue reading


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In Down syndrome mice, 40Hz light and sound improve cognition, neurogenesis, connectivity

New evidence suggests sensory stimulation of gamma-frequency brain rhythm may promote broad-based restorative neurological health response. | Continue reading


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Student spotlight: Aria Eppinger ’24

The multitalented member of the varsity swim team graduated with her undergraduate degree in computer science and molecular biology in 2024 and will complete her MEng this month. | Continue reading


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School of Engineering faculty and staff receive awards for winter 2025

Faculty members and researchers honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence. | Continue reading


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