PhD student Sarah Alnegheimish wants to make machine learning systems accessible. | Continue reading
2.797/2.798 (Molecular Cellular and Tissue Biomechanics) explores the intersection of mechanics and biology. | Continue reading
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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
Each year, two longstanding D-Lab courses make their mark on students and communities around the world. | Continue reading
Ananda Santos Figueiredo, a senior in civil and environmental engineering, is charting her own course of impact. | Continue reading
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
The Institute-wide effort aims to bolster industry and create jobs by driving innovation across vital manufacturing sectors. | Continue reading
MIT’s Initiative for New Manufacturing extends a deep Institute legacy of expanding US growth and jobs through industrial production. | Continue reading
MIT researchers developed a new model of memory that includes critical contributions from astrocytes, a class of brain cells. | Continue reading
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
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
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
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
The “one-of-a-kind” phenomenon was observed in ordinary graphite. | Continue reading
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
This new machine-learning model can match corresponding audio and visual data, which could someday help robots interact in the real world. | Continue reading
Researchers are developing algorithms to predict failures when automation meets the real world in areas like air traffic scheduling or autonomous vehicles. | Continue reading
Researchers used microneedles to inject fresh-cut crops with melatonin and delay spoilage. | Continue reading
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
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
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
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
Pathways involved in DNA repair and other cellular functions could contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s. | Continue reading
The method could help predict whether immunotherapies will work in a patient or how a tumor will respond to drug treatment. | Continue reading
The color-correcting tool, known as “SeaSplat,” reveals more realistic colors of underwater features. | Continue reading
ASA Impact Fund finances unique and impactful projects in Africa. | Continue reading
Sendhil Mullainathan brings a lifetime of unique perspectives to research in behavioral economics and machine learning. | Continue reading
One combination of methods led to a 44 percent increase in child immunizations. | Continue reading
The former US Army Helicopter pilot co-founded Helix Carbon to erase the carbon footprint of tough-to-decarbonize industries. | Continue reading
McFarling, Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and national science correspondent for STAT, was a 1992-93 Knight Science Journalism Fellow. | Continue reading
Trained with a joint understanding of protein and cell behavior, the model could help with diagnosing disease and developing new drugs. | Continue reading
MIT engineers designed polymer microparticles that can deliver vaccines at predetermined times after injection. | Continue reading
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
Researchers share the design and implementation of an incentive-based Space Sustainability Rating. | Continue reading
The professor of operations research is honored for his intellectual achievements and educational leadership. | Continue reading
Postdoc Haoran Li describes how the Concrete Sustainability Hub is enabling accessible, fast, and robust pavement decision-making. | Continue reading
The prestigious fellowship, which honors independence of thought, purposeful leadership, and civic mindset, funds graduate studies at Stanford University. | Continue reading
CoFlo Medical’s low-cost device could administer advanced biologic treatments more quickly to people with cancers, autoimmune diseases, and more. | Continue reading
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
The collaboration will begin in 2026, greatly expanding the reach of quality open-access scholarship through D2O. | Continue reading
With support from the Stone Foundation, the center will advance cutting-edge research and inform policy. | Continue reading
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
A new study shows public views on data privacy vary according to how the data are used, who benefits, and other conditions. | Continue reading
The new design could assist the elderly as they age in place at home. | Continue reading
New evidence suggests sensory stimulation of gamma-frequency brain rhythm may promote broad-based restorative neurological health response. | Continue reading
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
Faculty members and researchers honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence. | Continue reading