Circular Economy in the Built Environment Solutions
The construction industry faces a significant challenge: the staggering amount of waste it generates. Recent data indicates that in 2018…
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2024 Nobel Prize Winners with MIT Connections Celebrated
During the prestigious Nobel Week in Stockholm, Sweden, MIT affiliates were honored for their exceptional contributions to science and economics.…
Noninvasive imaging method penetrates deeper into tissue
Metabolic imaging is an innovative, noninvasive technique that allows researchers and medical professionals to examine living cells with the use…
French Central Bank Forecasts Zero Growth Q4 2023
The Bank of France’s latest monthly economic survey has uncovered rising uncertainty among businesses operating in Europe’s second-largest economy, with…
Bias reduction in AI models boosts accuracy in research
Machine-learning models can encounter significant challenges when predicting outcomes for individuals who are underrepresented in the datasets used for training.…
Cellular Traffic Congestion in Chronic Diseases and Therapy Targets
Chronic diseases, including Type 2 diabetes and various inflammatory disorders, pose a significant challenge to global health, contributing substantially to…
Language Reward Models Show Political Bias in Study
Large language models (LLMs) that power generative artificial intelligence applications, like ChatGPT, are rapidly evolving, to the extent that distinguishing…
AI Predictive Explanations in Simple Language
Machine learning is revolutionizing industries, but with that power comes the potential for errors and complexities, often leaving users perplexed…
Daniela Rus Receives John Scott Award for Innovation
Daniela Rus, the esteemed director of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and a professor of electrical engineering and…
Hale Van Dorn Bradt X-ray Astronomy Pioneer Dies at 93
Hale Van Dorn Bradt, PhD ’61, a distinguished professor emeritus at MIT, has passed away at the age of 93.…
MIT HEALS Launches Initiative to Tackle Critical Health Issues
At MIT, interdisciplinary collaboration in life sciences and engineering is thriving. Recently, the Institute launched a groundbreaking initiative called the…
New Citation Tool Ensures Trustworthy AI Content
Chatbots are becoming increasingly versatile, functioning as dictionaries, therapists, poets, and trusted companions. Powered by advanced artificial intelligence, these systems…
China’s Premier Criticizes Tariffs as Growth Hurdles
Stocks in Hong Kong surged following a report from the Communist Party’s Politburo meeting, which indicated that leaders will “implement…
EU budget contributions: top payers and beneficiaries explained
The European Union (EU) budget highlights a significant economic divide between its member states. Wealthier countries from western and northern…
How to Choose the Best Location for a Solar or Wind Farm
When it comes to deciding where to construct new solar or wind facilities, the process often hinges on individual developers…