Timing is Key for Maintaining Healthy Hearing
When sound waves enter the inner ear, specialized neurons detect the vibrations and transmit crucial signals to the brain. These…
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Children’s interests shape brain responses to language
Recent research from the McGovern Institute for Brain Research uncovers how individual interests influence language processing in children’s brains, setting…
MIT Affiliates Win 2024 National Medals of Science and Technology
In a momentous announcement today, the White House revealed that four esteemed faculty members from MIT are among the 23…
New Model Predicts Antibody Structures More Accurately
Researchers at MIT have made substantial advancements in utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), particularly through large language models, to predict the…
Wireless antennas use light to enhance cellular monitoring
Understanding how cells communicate is crucial for advancing our knowledge of various biological processes, particularly in diagnosing and treating medical…
MIT affiliates awarded 2025 IEEE honors and recognition
The IEEE has proudly unveiled the recipients of its distinguished 2025 medals, technical awards, and fellowships, shining a spotlight on…
Humans Adapt While Walking Stably Insights from MIT Research
Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking model that sheds light on how humans continuously adapt during complex tasks, such as walking,…
Why MIT’s NEET Program is the Ideal Interdisciplinary Choice
From an early age, Katie Spivakovsky was intrigued by the complexities of the world around her. Growing up in Menlo…
MIT researchers launch open-source Boltz-1 for biomolecular prediction
MIT scientists have introduced Boltz-1, an innovative open-source AI model poised to revolutionize biomedical research and drug development. Created by…
AI Chatbots Detect Race but Show Racial Bias in Empathy
As the digital landscape evolves, more individuals are gravitating towards online platforms to seek mental health support, finding comfort in…
Lara Ozkan awarded 2025 Marshall Scholarship at MIT
Lara Ozkan, a senior at MIT hailing from Oradell, New Jersey, has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Marshall Scholarship.…
MIT 2024 Schmidt Futures AI2050 Fellows Announced
Recently, five faculty members from MIT, along with two distinguished alumni, have been honored as part of the 2024 cohort…
Half-Century of Cancer Research Artifacts Unveiled
In 2024, MIT’s Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research proudly commemorates five decades of groundbreaking cancer research and the remarkable…
Regulating AI in Health Requires Focus on Algorithms
The role of a physician revolves around constant assessment and reassessment of risks: How likely is a procedure to succeed?…
Researchers urge regulation of AI in health and algorithms
In the medical field, one of the essential responsibilities of a physician is to assess probabilities: What are the chances…