A new generative AI approach to predicting chemical reactions

System developed at MIT could provide realistic predictions for a wide variety of reactions, while maintaining real-world physical constraints. | Continue reading


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Soft materials hold onto “memories” of their past, for longer than previously thought

New findings could help manufacturers design gels, lotions, or even paving materials that last longer and perform more predictably. | Continue reading


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3 Questions: The pros and cons of synthetic data in AI

Artificially created data offer benefits from cost savings to privacy preservation, but their limitations require careful planning and evaluation, Kalyan Veeramachaneni says. | Continue reading


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3 Questions: On biology and medicine’s “data revolution”

Professor Caroline Uhler discusses her work at the Schmidt Center, thorny problems in math, and the ongoing quest to understand some of the most complex interactions in biology. | Continue reading


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New gift expands mental illness studies at Poitras Center for Psychiatric Disorders Research

A commitment from longtime supporters Patricia and James Poitras ’63 initiates multidisciplinary efforts to understand and treat complex psychiatric disorders. | Continue reading


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New particle detector passes the “standard candle” test

The sPHENIX detector is on track to reveal properties of primordial quark-gluon plasma. | Continue reading


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Advancing career and academic ambitions with MITx MicroMasters Program in Finance

Financial analyst Satik Movsesyan applies her experiences in the MicroMasters program, led by MIT Open Learning and MIT Sloan, to her life and work in Armenia. | Continue reading


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Understanding shocks to welfare systems

Angie Jo’s doctoral studies find that when a collective crisis strikes, nations with shallow social safety nets, like the US, respond with massive spending. | Continue reading


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MIT researchers develop AI tool to improve flu vaccine strain selection

VaxSeer uses machine learning to predict virus evolution and antigenicity, aiming to make vaccine selection more accurate and less reliant on guesswork. | Continue reading


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New self-assembling material could be the key to recyclable EV batteries

MIT researchers designed an electrolyte that can break apart at the end of a battery’s life, allowing for easier recycling of components. | Continue reading


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Why countries trade with each other while fighting

Mariya Grinberg’s new book, “Trade in War,” examines the curious phenomenon of economic trade during military conflict. | Continue reading


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Locally produced proteins help mitochondria function

Researchers developed an approach to study where proteins get made, and characterized proteins produced near mitochondria, gaining potential insights into mitochondrial function and disease. | Continue reading


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SHASS announces appointments of new program and section heads for 2025-26

Sandy Alexandre, Manduhai Buyandelger, and Eden Medina take on new leadership positions. | Continue reading


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Fikile Brushett named director of MIT chemical engineering practice school

Brushett leads one-of-its-kind program that has been a bridge between education and industry for over a century. | Continue reading


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New method could monitor corrosion and cracking in a nuclear reactor

By directly imaging material failure in 3D, this real-time technique could help scientists improve reactor safety and longevity. | Continue reading


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Professor Emeritus Rainer Weiss, influential physicist who forged new paths to understanding the universe, dies at 92

The longtime MIT professor shared a Nobel Prize for his role in developing the LIGO observatory and detecting gravitational waves. | Continue reading


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Simpler models can outperform deep learning at climate prediction

New research shows the natural variability in climate data can cause AI models to struggle at predicting local temperature and rainfall. | Continue reading


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On the joys of being head of house at McCormick Hall

Raul Radovitzky and Flavia Cardarelli reflect on a decade of telling bad dad jokes, learning Taylor Swift songs, and sharing a home with hundreds of students. | Continue reading


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Engineering fantasy into reality

PhD student Erik Ballesteros is building “Doc Ock” arms for future astronauts. | Continue reading


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New technologies tackle brain health assessment for the military

Tools build on years of research at Lincoln Laboratory to develop a rapid brain health screening capability and may also be applicable to civilian settings such as sporting events and medical offices. | Continue reading


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Can large language models figure out the real world?

New test could help determine if AI systems that make accurate predictions in one area can understand it well enough to apply that ability to a different area. | Continue reading


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At convocation, President Kornbluth greets the Class of 2029

“We believe in all of you,” MIT’s president said at the welcoming ceremony for new undergraduates. | Continue reading


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Imaging tech promises deepest looks yet into living brain tissue at single-cell resolution

By combining several cutting-edge imaging technologies, a new microscope system could enable unprecedentedly deep and precise visualization of metabolic and neuronal activity, potentially even in humans. | Continue reading


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Transforming boating, with solar power

Solar electric vehicle pioneer James Worden ’89 brought his prototype solar electric boat to MIT to talk shop with students and share his vision for solar-powered boats. | Continue reading


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Marcus Stergio named ombudsperson

Offering confidential, impartial support, the Ombuds Office helps faculty, students, and staff resolve issues affecting their work and studies at MIT. | Continue reading


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Astronomers detect the brightest fast radio burst of all time

The dazzling “RBFLOAT” radio burst, originating in a nearby galaxy, offers the clearest view yet of the environment around these mysterious flashes. | Continue reading


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Study links rising temperatures and declining moods

An analysis of social media in 157 countries finds hotter weather is associated with more negative sentiments. | Continue reading


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Lincoln Laboratory reports on airborne threat mitigation for the NYC subway

Researchers studied air flow characteristics, sensor performance, and mitigation strategies within this complex subway system. | Continue reading


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The “Mississippi Bubble” and the complex history of Haiti

Historian Malick Ghachem’s new book illuminates the pre-revolutionary changes that set Haiti’s long-term economic structure in place. | Continue reading


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Learning from punishment

A new computational model makes sense of the cognitive processes humans use to evaluate punishment. | Continue reading


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A boost for the precision of genome editing

Researchers develop a fast-acting, cell-permeable protein system to control CRISPR-Cas9, reducing off-target effects and advancing gene therapy. | Continue reading


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Materials Research Laboratory: Driving interdisciplinary materials research at MIT

The MRL helps bring together academia, government, and industry to accelerate innovation in sustainability, energy, and advanced materials. | Continue reading


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New laser “comb” can enable rapid identification of chemicals with extreme precision

The ultrabroadband infrared frequency comb could be used for chemical detection in portable spectrometers or high-resolution remote sensors. | Continue reading


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Graduate work with an impact — in big cities and on campus

PhD student Nick Allen has helped mainstream new tax-reform concepts for policymakers, while working to enhance MIT grad-school life. | Continue reading


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Professor John Joannopoulos, photonics pioneer and Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies director, dies at 78

Over 50 years at MIT, the condensed-matter physicist led the development of photonic crystals, translating discoveries into wide-ranging applications in energy, medicine, and defense. | Continue reading


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A new model predicts how molecules will dissolve in different solvents

Solubility predictions could make it easier to design and synthesize new drugs, while minimizing the use of more hazardous solvents. | Continue reading


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Researchers glimpse the inner workings of protein language models

A new approach can reveal the features AI models use to predict proteins that might make good drug or vaccine targets. | Continue reading


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A shape-changing antenna for more versatile sensing and communication

You can adjust the frequency range of this durable, inexpensive antenna by squeezing or stretching its structure. | Continue reading


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How AI could speed the development of RNA vaccines and other RNA therapies

MIT engineers used a machine-learning model to design nanoparticles that can deliver RNA to cells more efficiently. | Continue reading


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Study sheds light on graphite’s lifespan in nuclear reactors

Scientists have discovered a link between the material’s pore size distribution and its ability to withstand radiation. | Continue reading


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Using generative AI, researchers design compounds that can kill drug-resistant bacteria

The team used two different AI approaches to design novel antibiotics, including one that showed promise against MRSA. | Continue reading


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MIT gears up to transform manufacturing

The Initiative for New Manufacturing is convening experts across the Institute to drive a transformation of production across the U.S. and the world. | Continue reading


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A new way to test how well AI systems classify text

As large language models increasingly dominate our everyday lives, new systems for checking their reliability are more important than ever. | Continue reading


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The art and science of being an MIT teaching assistant

Training an ever-growing percentage of MIT’s students, the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science relies heavily on dedicated and passionate TAs. | Continue reading


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Would you like that coffee with iron?

New microparticles containing iron or iodine could be used to fortify food and beverages, to help fight malnutrition. | Continue reading


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Jessika Trancik named director of the Sociotechnical Systems Research Center

Trancik will lead multidisciplinary research center focused on the high-impact, complex, sociotechnical systems that shape our world. | Continue reading


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Harvey Kent Bowen, ceramics scholar and MIT Leaders for Global Operations co-founder, dies at 83

Bowen’s innovative work helped transform ceramics and manufacturing education at MIT and beyond. | Continue reading


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Planets without water could still produce certain liquids, a new study finds

Lab experiments show “ionic liquids” can form through common planetary processes and might be capable of supporting life even on waterless planets. | Continue reading


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