Cellular Traffic Congestion in Chronic Diseases and Therapy Targets
Chronic diseases, including Type 2 diabetes and various inflammatory disorders, pose a significant challenge to global health, contributing substantially to…
Category: Innovation
AI Predictive Explanations in Simple Language
Machine learning is revolutionizing industries, but with that power comes the potential for errors and complexities, often leaving users perplexed…
Daniela Rus Receives John Scott Award for Innovation
Daniela Rus, the esteemed director of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and a professor of electrical engineering and…
Hale Van Dorn Bradt X-ray Astronomy Pioneer Dies at 93
Hale Van Dorn Bradt, PhD ’61, a distinguished professor emeritus at MIT, has passed away at the age of 93.…
MIT HEALS Launches Initiative to Tackle Critical Health Issues
At MIT, interdisciplinary collaboration in life sciences and engineering is thriving. Recently, the Institute launched a groundbreaking initiative called the…
New Citation Tool Ensures Trustworthy AI Content
Chatbots are becoming increasingly versatile, functioning as dictionaries, therapists, poets, and trusted companions. Powered by advanced artificial intelligence, these systems…
How to Choose the Best Location for a Solar or Wind Farm
When it comes to deciding where to construct new solar or wind facilities, the process often hinges on individual developers…
Biodegradable Material to Replace Harmful Microplastics
Microplastics pose a significant environmental threat and are present nearly everywhere on our planet. These tiny particles result from the…
Design the Car of the Future with 8000 Creative Ideas
Car design is a proprietary and iterative process, often taking several years for manufacturers to refine 3D models digitally. Carmakers…
MIT Delegation Advances Biodiversity at UN COP16
In a groundbreaking move, MIT organized a formal delegation to the global Conference of the Parties for the Convention on…
MIT Yang Center Honors Sierra Leone’s First Prosthetic Clinicians
The K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics at MIT has partnered with Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health (MOH) to establish…
New Catalyst Converts Methane into Valuable Products
Methane, while less prevalent than carbon dioxide, plays a significant role in exacerbating global warming due to its remarkable ability…
Create Realistic 3D Shapes with Generative AI Technology
Creating lifelike 3D models for fields such as virtual reality, filmmaking, and engineering can often be a tedious, trial-and-error affair.…
Refugee Becomes MIT Graduate Student Success Story
Mlen-Too Wesley has distant childhood memories of his time in Liberia, yet one significant experience has profoundly influenced his life’s…
Inflatable Gastric Balloon Aids Weight Loss Efforts
Gastric balloons, silicone devices filled with air or saline, are designed to aid in weight loss by creating a sensation…