Benefits and Downsides of Fasting Revealed in New Study
Intermittent fasting and low-calorie diets have gained attention for their remarkable health benefits, including delaying age-related diseases and potentially extending…
Category: Innovation
Engineering Innovations in Heart Health and Technology
Long before earning her bachelor’s degree, Ellen Roche, a distinguished MIT professor and biomedical engineer, was already making her mark…
AI Assistant Enhances Teamwork and Collaboration Effectiveness
During a research expedition in Hawaii back in 2018, Yuening Zhang SM ’19, PhD ’24 quickly recognized the challenges of…
Proving Humanity Online: 3 Essential Questions
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, the challenge of differentiating between AI-driven systems and real humans online is…
MIT engineers create small batteries for cell-sized robots
MIT engineers have developed a groundbreaking tiny battery that could pave the way for cell-sized, autonomous robots capable of delivering…
LLMs Gain Unique Understanding of Reality Through Language Skills
Have you ever pondered the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4? For example, though these models can’t actually…
Implantable Sensor Designed to Reverse Opioid Overdoses
The opioid crisis continues to claim lives, with over 100,000 Americans succumbing to opioid overdoses in 2023. Quick intervention is…
MIT researchers employ language models to solve complex system issues
Identifying a single faulty turbine in a vast wind farm can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack,…
Alex Shalek appointed director of MIT Medical Engineering Institute
Effective August 1, Alex K. Shalek has stepped into the role of director at the MIT Institute for Medical Engineering…
New Robot Model Delivers Accurate Pick and Place Solutions
Pick-and-place machines play a crucial role in various industries, enabling the automated placement of objects into methodically organized locations. These…
Robots Learning Skills Independently for Unfamiliar Environments
When it comes to mastering new skills, the age-old adage “practice makes perfect” applies not just to humans but also…
Home Robots Enhance Learning Through Real to Sim to Real
One of the top priorities for many automation enthusiasts is tackling the mundane world of household chores. For roboticists, the…
AI Model Confidence Control to Reduce Wrong Answers
Large language models (LLMs) are transforming how we perform various tasks, from translating text to detecting financial fraud. However, even…
Fast Accurate Estimates of Cardiovascular State for Blood Pressure
In critical care situations or during significant surgical procedures, patients can experience dangerously high or low blood pressure levels, leading…
Arnasi Uses LiquiGlide No-Stick Tech for Patient Care
In 2012, Professor Kripa Varanasi and David Smith SM ’11 revolutionized everyday convenience with their innovative no-stick technology, known as…