Physicists watch a material’s electrons assemble, and reassemble, into coexisting phases

The study could help scientists understand how superconductivity and other more complex phenomena emerge in quantum materials. | Continue reading


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Akirah Bradley-Armstrong named vice chancellor for student life

An experienced student affairs leader is joining MIT to oversee the next chapter for the Division of Student Life. | Continue reading


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A new way to watch heat move through electronics

MIT researchers can now precisely measure how heat moves through multilayered materials like computer chips. | Continue reading


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Then and now: How MIT Lincoln Laboratory has served as a driving force in national security innovation

Members of the laboratory community reflect on technology impacts that shaped the United States and the world over the past 75 years. | Continue reading


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Scientists unveil more than 600 new tissue models of human cancer

Derived from patient tumor samples and available to researchers around the world, the cells will aid the development of new cancer treatments. | Continue reading


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Researchers make air-stable, ultrathin superconductors, for more scalable quantum devices

A new technique produces wafer-scale samples, overcoming a major roadblock to using these materials in quantum technologies. | Continue reading


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Researchers make air-stable, ultrathin superconductors, for more scalable quantum devices

A new technique produces wafer-scale samples, overcoming a major roadblock to using these materials in quantum technologies. | Continue reading


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These 3D-printed objects can tell you if they’re being used properly

The “ShiftLens” design and fabrication system creates objects that change their surface appearance based on user interactions, without any electronics. | Continue reading


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Past is prologue for geopolitical developments

DUSP Associate Professor Jason Jackson’s latest book compares how two countries chose radically different paths to economic independence. | Continue reading


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Reframing leadership as a design problem

Nicholas de Monchaux reflects on guiding the MIT Department of Architecture through a period of dramatic change for the profession. | Continue reading


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Solving the solvent problem

By focusing on electrolytes, MIT scientists are making sodium-metal batteries a more practical energy storage option. | Continue reading


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The benefits of medical AI assistance vary based on user expertise

Study finds non-experts deferred to LLM-based diagnostic assistance, even when it was wrong, while clinicians caught AI errors. | Continue reading


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Alexander Rakhlin named director of the MIT Statistics and Data Science Center

An expert in machine learning, statistics, and computation, Rakhlin succeeds Professor Ankur Moitra. | Continue reading


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Connecting students with the future of microelectronics

The 2026 NEMC Hub-sponsored externship gave students access to world-class research, advanced semiconductor manufacturing, and professionals driving innovation across the Northeast. | Continue reading


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Turning molecules into reliable electronic devices

A new fabrication platform integrates molecules into electronic devices, opening the door to emerging computing technologies. | Continue reading


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Using reason, again and again

Philosopher Brian Hedden studies decision-making over time — and recently chose to return to alma mater MIT, where he is now connecting ethics and computing. | Continue reading


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Building energy security through more sustainable batteries

PhD student Hugh Smith works to develop sodium-ion batteries, whose components are more abundant and accessible than those of conventional lithium-ion technology. | Continue reading


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Daniela Rus receives Bavarian Minister-President's High-Tech Prize

Director of CSAIL and MIT professor honored for her contributions to robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems. | Continue reading


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Connecting research to policy on Capitol Hill

MIT students and postdocs discussed science funding and research with policymakers in Washington during the MIT Science Policy Initiative’s annual Congressional Visit Days. | Continue reading


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Why some nitrogen-processing enzymes are more efficient than others

New findings could help researchers design synthetic catalysts that convert nitrogen gas to ammonia, a key step in fertilizer production. | Continue reading


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MIT and Broad Institute researchers break diffraction barrier in super-resolution microscopy

New U-STORM imaging technology lets scientists view molecular structures in subatomic detail — about 1,000 times clearer than traditional dyes — while making the microscope process much simpler. | Continue reading


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How a medical database developed at MIT evolved into a global standard of data-sharing

The visionary PhysioNet platform launched 25 years ago, based on a system developed at MIT in the 1970s. It has become one of the most comprehensive biomedical and clinical data repositories in existence. | Continue reading


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Professor Emeritus Robert Cohen, pioneering polymers researcher and devoted mentor, dies at 79

Architect of MIT’s interdisciplinary Program in Polymers and Soft Matter and the PhD in chemical engineering practice is remembered for his passion for mentorship and education. | Continue reading


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Yu Deng ’11 and Hong Wang PhD ’19 awarded Fields Medal

MIT-trained mathematicians earn the honor, one of the most prestigious in the field, for their significant achievements. | Continue reading


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Making robots faster by helping them think ahead

By planning actions based on the future position of a robot, the VLASH technique streamlines motions and accelerates performance. | Continue reading


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MIT engineers design recyclable elastic yarn

Melt it, spin it, use it again. This new recyclable yarn is as strong and stretchy as spandex-based yarns. | Continue reading


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Looking beyond research

Professor Anna-Christina Eilers is “Committed to Caring” for building a culture around attentiveness and community. | Continue reading


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MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission

Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more. | Continue reading


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MIT student leaders: Q&A with men’s soccer captain Dilin Meloni

The rising senior is passionate about soccer, nuclear fusion, and advocating on behalf of his fellow student-athletes at MIT. | Continue reading


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Professor Emeritus Dimitri Bertsekas, influential computer scientist and prolific author, dies at 83

Known for his clear and elegant writing style, Bertsekas shaped fields from control and optimization to large-scale computation and artificial intelligence. | Continue reading


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Diffuse puffs of “missing” matter surround most galaxies

An MIT-led team used bright radio bursts to illuminate a vast source of matter that was previously unaccounted for. | Continue reading


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Engineering Design Studio hosts alumni on their fifth, 10th … and 55th reunions

A recent reunion activity, taught by EECS Senior Lecturer Gim Hom, doubled as both his “last class” and a chance to reconnect with classmates. | Continue reading


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MIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service

The MIT community celebrated the talent, dedication, and impact of its staff. | Continue reading


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Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors

Longtime professors and experts in the fields of anesthesiology, aerospace engineering, and biological engineering, respectively, receive MIT’s highest faculty honor. | Continue reading


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School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026

New professors join the Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Linguistics, and Music and Theater Arts departments. | Continue reading


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Following the questions where they lead

Assistant Professor Bailey Flanigan has arrived at complex computational methods for helping democracy thrive. | Continue reading


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How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems

As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find. | Continue reading


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Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language

The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body. | Continue reading


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For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location

MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges. | Continue reading


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A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping

Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently. | Continue reading


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3 Questions: Neural transparency and the future of AI design

Assistant Professor Pat Pataranutaporn describes a new interface that lets everyday users glimpse inside an AI's neural network before their chatbot ever says a word. | Continue reading


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MIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 86

Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories. | Continue reading


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3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction

MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use. | Continue reading


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Electric fields help guide neural activity, even from moment to moment

A new study adds evidence that electric fields in the brain help to organize and shape underlying neural activity via “ephaptic coupling.” | Continue reading


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Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine

MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors. | Continue reading


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Helping AI models to meet the real world

Through research and entrepreneurship, Professor Devavrat Shah is helping to design methods that can handle constant decision-making using limited computational resources. | Continue reading


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Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings

Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors. | Continue reading


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How visual learning happens in the brain

Scientists find that learning to identify a new object subtly reshapes visual processing in the brain. | Continue reading


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