When it comes to predicting people’s preferences, it pays to consider “the power of three”

MIT researchers provide a major upgrade to the nearly century-old idea of random utility models. | Continue reading


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MIT affiliates win 2026 Hertz Foundation Fellowships

The fellowships in applied sciences, engineering, and mathematics recognize doctoral students who are pursuing solutions to the most pressing challenges in science and technology. | Continue reading


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A shot of carbon dioxide rewires how cement sets

New research reveals the chemical sequence triggered by CO₂ injection in cement paste, capturing a fleeting intermediate reaction for the first time using real-time Raman spectroscopy. | Continue reading


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New imaging system sees through murky waters

The “Sonar-MASt3R” combines sonar and visual data to create real-time 3D maps, even in cloudy water. | Continue reading


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Would you return a favor? Scientists say it depends on the relationship

A new study shows people expect reciprocal generosity only in interactions with friends or others of equal social status. | Continue reading


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Myriam Heiman named director of The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory

Heiman, who studies neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington’s and Parkinson’s, will lead the institute beginning July 1. | Continue reading


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To study how chips really work, MIT researchers built their own operating system

A new kernel called Fractal gives researchers a cleaner view of what’s happening inside a processor, and has already surfaced previously unknown behavior in Apple’s M1. | Continue reading


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Pablo Jarillo-Herrero wins Kavli Prize in Nanoscience

The MIT physicist shares the honor with two others for foundational research establishing the field of twistronics. | Continue reading


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Augmented reality system could make medical ultrasounds easier to interpret

MIT researchers have designed an ultrasound system that creates a real-time 3D representation of the object being imaged. | Continue reading


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Startup’s nuclear-inspired cooling system could make data centers more sustainable

Founded by two researchers from MIT, Ferveret reduces the amount of energy and water required to cool the chips that power AI. | Continue reading


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The consequences of relying on AI for accurate news

Media Lab study shows that, much like how GPS has weakened our navigation skills, AI can make us worse at detecting fake news. | Continue reading


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Chris Zegras appointed director and CEO of the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology

The professor of mobility and urban planning will lead MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore. | Continue reading


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3D-printed devices could streamline the production of drug-delivery microparticles

The cost-effective devices, which can be built in hours, leverage electrospray emitter technology to efficiently produce three-layered particles at scale. | Continue reading


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Innovative projects explore ways to deal with extreme heat

Low-cost personal cooling and emissions-free air conditioning among ideas studied with MIT’s Climate Project seed funding. | Continue reading


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MIT affiliates win 2026 Breakthrough, New Horizons prizes

Faculty member Shu-Heng Shao, in addition to four MIT alumni, are honored by the Breakthrough Prize Foundation. | Continue reading


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MIT astronomers discover the earliest known flickering quasar

When the universe was just 850 million years old, this voracious black hole was already surprisingly mature, a new study finds. | Continue reading


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Improving the performance of high-power electronics

By using a thin layer of diamond to manage excessive heat, researchers can boost the speed and energy-efficiency of next-generation wireless devices. | Continue reading


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The crucial human component in computing and AI

The MIT Ethics of Computing Research Symposium brought together experts and researchers working at the heart of ethical and social impact in technology. | Continue reading


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How Artemis II livestreamed hi-def videos and images from the moon to Earth

This first use of laser communications on a crewed mission at lunar distance was a foundational step to establishing a high-speed internet in deep space. | Continue reading


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Startup helps retailers track their products in real-time

Using technology invented at MIT, Cartesian’s system for locating objects could also find uses in manufacturing, logistics, and robotics. | Continue reading


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Developing innovative alternatives to conventional carbon capture methods

MIT researchers present a promising new approach to efficient, flexible carbon capture and removal. | Continue reading


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PATH to boost AI training and career opportunities for industry-aligned jobs

MIT RAISE and Georgia State University announce an initiative to connect universities, community colleges, industry, and government to expand industry-aligned AI training and career pathways. | Continue reading


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Research from the ground up

A leading innovator in community-based archaeology, Professor Sonya Atalay works to link local know-how with academic inquiry across the globe. | Continue reading


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Teaching AI agents to ask better questions by playing “Battleship”

MIT researchers use the classic game as a test bed for AI agents, finding a small AI model can outperform the biggest ones at 1 percent of the cost. | Continue reading


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Tod Machover receives George Peabody Medal for contributions to music and technology

The George Peabody Medal is the highest honor bestowed by the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. | Continue reading


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A new vaccine adjuvant could make it easier to eradicate polio

The adjuvant can help the injectable polio vaccine induce a strong immune response in the GI tract, which is considered critical to eradicating the virus. | Continue reading


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MIT chemists design impact-resistant plastics

Introducing weaker bonds into polystyrene and rubber helps these materials dissipate energy, making them more resistant to destructive forces. | Continue reading


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MIT researchers teach AI models to interpret charts

The new ChartNet training dataset could improve the accuracy of vision-language models that help analyze business trends or interpret scientific figures. | Continue reading


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Ambassadors of STEM

A new MIT student club for FIRST Robotics alumni aims to promote hands-on STEM education enrichment for K-12 students. | Continue reading


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Ultrasound-based pacemaker noninvasively steadies the heart

The new design could offer a surgery-free alternative to traditional cardiac implants. | Continue reading


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A plan to preserve wetlands without stopping development

Study shows the tradeoff between conservation and growth is less stark with a locally adjusted policy featuring both tradeable offsets and taxes. | Continue reading


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New propulsion system could make tiny satellites both fast and fuel-efficient

For satellites as small as a briefcase, getting around in space just got a whole lot easier. | Continue reading


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Enzymes that assemble into droplets can speed up cellular reactions

MIT biologists find highly concentrated droplets can help cells keep enzymes organized and control growth signals. | Continue reading


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Photos: The Class of 2026 turns the page

Family, friends, at least one beloved pet celebrated with the new graduates during three joyful days of Commencement exercises. | Continue reading


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Alejandro Aravena urges School of Architecture and Planning graduates to lead with kindness, honor the truth

“All of us need to feel we are valuable,” says the SA+P Commencement speaker, a Chilean architect and Pritzker Prize winner. | Continue reading


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Scene at MIT: A nanoscientist graduates with her very good boy

Vinny, an unofficial member of the Strano Lab at MIT, dressed up to celebrate Commencement alongside his human, Michelle Quien PhD ’26. | Continue reading


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At a spirited Commencement ceremony, the Class of 2026 is urged to “run toward the hardest problems”

Lisa Su ’90, SM ’91, PhD ’94, Advanced Micro Devices CEO, tells graduates to apply “purpose, judgment, and courage” in their lives. | Continue reading


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Commencement address by Lisa Su ’90, SM ’91, PhD ’94

“Technology itself does not decide what the future looks like,” the chair and CEO of Advanced Micro Devices told the Class of 2026. | Continue reading


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Sally Kornbluth’s charge to the Class of 2026

MIT’s president asked graduates help the world understand the importance of curiosity — “our intellectual rocket fuel” — to society as a whole. | Continue reading


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New laboratory at MIT aims to advance quantum research for the nation

The Quantum Systems Laboratory will catalyze quantum innovation and be open to government, academic, and industry researchers. | Continue reading


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MIT researchers develop a low-cost technique to get lithium out of rocks

The low-temperature process could unlock cleaner lithium from America’s abundant hard rock while minimizing waste. | Continue reading


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Media Advisory: MIT to establish regional quantum hub

With $25 million investment from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, MIT to build a new shared-use facility to serve as a statewide quantum toolbox. | Continue reading


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A new sensor could enable earlier detection of bladder cancer

Using a catheter coated with carbon nanotubes, researchers can detect biomarkers produced by cancer cells in the bladder. | Continue reading


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MIT Corporation elects 10 term members, two life members for 2026

The term members will each serve five years on MIT’s board of trustees. | Continue reading


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Brighter MRI signals

New MRI sensors developed at MIT sensitively detect target molecules in the brain and body. | Continue reading


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Place-based pathways to a viable future

Living Climate Futures Symposium explores climate challenges and solutions at the community level. | Continue reading


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Designing a career, on and off the track, at MIT

Senior Krystal Montgomery explored studio courses in design to shape a career in web development. As a national champion in track, learning to balance athletics and academics was key to her success. | Continue reading


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Ten from MIT accept 2026 Fulbright awards

This year, over half of MIT’s Fulbright applicants won awards. The current students and alumni will embark on research projects abroad in 2026-27. | Continue reading


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