Vision for US Science Success and Innovation
During a recent address, White House science advisor Arati Prabhakar communicated her robust confidence in U.S. capabilities in science and…
Category: AI
MIT develops efficient training for reliable AI agents
Fields such as robotics, medicine, and political science are increasingly exploring how to train artificial intelligence (AI) to make impactful…
AI Digital Twins Enhance Urban Tree Monitoring
The renowned Irish philosopher George Berkeley once posed a thought-provoking question: “If a tree falls in a forest and no…
Virtuosity Model Insights and Innovations at MIT
In September, a vibrant crowd gathered at the MIT Media Lab for an extraordinary concert featuring acclaimed musician Jordan Rudess,…
Can Robots Learn From Machine Dreams in AI Research
For roboticists, mastering the art of generalization is a pivotal challenge—the quest to design machines capable of adapting seamlessly to…
MIT Students Selected as 2025 Rhodes Scholars
Four exceptional students from MIT have been honored as 2025 Rhodes Scholars, with plans to embark on fully funded postgraduate…
Graph AI model predicts future innovation trends
Have you ever thought about the connections between seemingly unrelated fields, like biological tissue and Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9”? It…
Inverting Design Problems: 3 Key Questions to Consider
In mechanical engineering, the journey of computational design typically commences with identifying a challenge or a goal, followed by an…
Causal Theory for Gene Cause and Effect Relationships
Studying gene expression changes provides invaluable insights into cellular functioning, aiding researchers in comprehending the intricacies of disease development. With…
Portable Light System Digitizes Everyday Objects
When Nikola Tesla envisioned handheld devices that could showcase videos and photos, it probably felt like fiction. Fast forward nearly…
Generative AI’s Impressive Output Lacks World Understanding
Large language models (LLMs) showcase surprising abilities, such as composing poetry or coding complex programs, yet their fundamental training involves…
Advancing Systemic Racism Research at MIT and Beyond
In the early 1900s, W.E.B. Du Bois highlighted the life experiences of Black residents in Philadelphia, illustrating the prevalent racist…
Es Devlin Wins Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT
Es Devlin, a remarkable artist and designer, is honored to receive the 2025 Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at…
Nanoscale transistors to boost efficiency in electronics
Silicon transistors play a vital role in modern electronics, serving as essential elements for amplifying and switching signals in devices…
MIT Schwarzman College launches AI postdoctoral program
The Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing at MIT has unveiled an exciting new initiative to boost postdoctoral research at…