Microscopic Ice Defects Impact Glacier Flow Dynamics
As glaciers and ice sheets melt and calve into our oceans, they are contributing to a rapid rise in global…
Blog
MIT LUMA Lab Tackles Climate Challenges in Mediterranean
Today, the MIT School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) and the LUMA Foundation unveiled the MIT-LUMA Lab, a groundbreaking initiative…
AI Method Quickly Finds Actions in Videos
The internet is filled with instructional videos ranging from how to flip a perfect pancake to applying the Heimlich maneuver…
Cultural Change Initiatives at MIT Uniting Communities
Cindy Xie, a senior at MIT, is on a mission to bridge communities facing intertwined social and environmental challenges. Whether…
MIT School of Engineering Introduces New Faculty Members
The MIT School of Engineering is thrilled to announce the addition of 15 new faculty members across six academic departments.…
Sarah Millholland Wins 2024 Vera Rubin Early Career Award
Sarah Millholland, an assistant professor of physics at MIT and a member of the Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research,…
Community Collaboration Driving Progress and Innovation
In the face of persistent discriminatory practices exacerbating the affordable housing crisis in the United States, a model of innovation…
MIT researchers control muscles using light technology
For individuals dealing with paralysis or limb loss, neuroprosthetics that utilize electrical stimulation to trigger muscle contractions can restore some…
Sun’s Magnetic Field May Originate Near Its Surface
The sun’s surface captivates us with its dazzling display of sunspots and flares, all driven by the solar magnetic field.…
Astronomers Measure Spin of Supermassive Black Hole Using Wobbling Material
Astronomers from MIT, NASA, and other institutions have unveiled a groundbreaking method to measure the spin of black holes, leveraging…
Electricity in Steel Production Innovative MIT Technology
Steel stands as one of the most indispensable materials in the modern world. From towering skyscrapers to automobiles, airplanes to…
2024 MIT MAD Design Fellows Announced and Celebrated
Since its inception in 2022, the MIT Morningside Academy for Design (MAD) has been a game-changer for graduate students at…
NASA MIT Formlabs Collaboration News and Updates
Audrey Chen, a talented MIT student graduating in 2024, lives by the mantra that “many opportunities only reveal themselves if…
Robotic Palm Imitates Human Touch Technology Advances
Imagine a robot confidently saying, “I’ll have you eating out of the palm of my hand,” but what if it…
AEROS CubeSat Launch for Ocean Health Research
Introducing AEROS-MH1, a groundbreaking CubeSat now orbiting the Earth, symbolizing a significant milestone in Portugal’s space endeavors and a remarkable…