Workers Miscalculate Wage Markets Analysis Revealed
A recent study co-authored by scholars from MIT reveals that many employees underestimate the salaries of their peers in other…
Category: Innovation
Cutting Pesticide Use and Boosting Effectiveness in Agriculture
Over the last decade, AgZen’s founders have focused on developing innovative products that refine how droplets and sprays interact with…
Startup accelerates advancement in light-speed computing
The relentless pursuit of miniaturizing transistors has powered the modern age of computing. However, this trend is now facing significant…
Early dark energy may solve major cosmology puzzles
A groundbreaking study by physicists at MIT proposes that the enigmatic concept of early dark energy may hold the key…
Three Key Questions on Sustainability Science Today
In 1978, well before “sustainability” became a buzzword in environmental discussions, Ronald Prinn, a prominent MIT professor of atmospheric science,…
Innovation in Substance Use Disorder Three Key Questions
The substance use disorder crisis continues to escalate, with over 278,000 deaths reported in 2020 alone, including more than 91,000…
Harnessing Placebo Effect for Effective Pain Relief
Placebos, often regarded as inactive treatments, typically aren’t expected to influence biological processes or significantly improve a patient’s health. However,…
Fast Flexible Annotation Tool for Medical Scans
At first glance, medical images such as MRIs or X-rays might seem like a confusing assembly of shadowy black-and-white shapes.…
Research Evaluates Seizure Risk from Thalamus Stimulation
Research into electrically stimulating the central thalamus has piqued the interest of scientists and healthcare practitioners alike. This innovative approach…
How to Keep the Cosmos Clean for Future Generations
When asked to explain his research to those outside his field, graduate student Allan Shtofenmakher often starts with a thought-provoking…
Engineering Proteins for Cancer Treatment Advances
Oscar Molina, a first-generation immigrant, faced the often-predictable career paths of doctor or lawyer as a child. Although initially on…
Lack of Transparency in Datasets for Language Models
To enhance the capabilities of large language models (LLMs), researchers frequently rely on extensive collections of datasets, which amalgamate a…
Framework for Solving Parabolic Partial Differential Equations
Innovations in computer graphics and geometry processing are revolutionizing the way we simulate physical phenomena like fire and flames, crucial…
Improving Delivery of Medical Therapies for Better Outcomes
During the early stages of his bioengineering studies, Sayo Eweje initially envisioned a career in medicine, inspired by his father’s…
Uncovering the Secrets of a Stealthy Parasite at MIT
Toxoplasma gondii, the single-celled parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis, is estimated to infect nearly one-third of the global population. While many…