Dual cancer therapy delivery with implantable microparticles
Patients battling late-stage cancer often face the daunting challenge of enduring several treatment rounds, which may lead to unwanted side…
Category: Innovation
Accelerated Training Methods for General-Purpose Robots
Imagine a world similar to “The Jetsons,” where a robotic assistant can effortlessly pivot from vacuuming the living room to…
Interactive mouthpiece enhances health data and assistive tech
When you think of hands-free devices, your mind might typically wander to voice-activated assistants like Alexa or Bluetooth earpieces. However,…
Tiny Magnetic Discs Enable Remote Brain Stimulation Without Genes
A groundbreaking innovation in brain stimulation has emerged from MIT, showcasing novel magnetic nanodiscs as a significantly less invasive technique…
Solar Desalination System Operates Without Extra Batteries
Engineers at MIT have developed an innovative desalination system powered by solar energy, designed to adapt to the sun’s intensity…
Bubble discoveries may improve electrode and electrolyzer design
Industrial electrochemical processes that utilize electrodes for generating fuels and chemical products face challenges due to bubble formation. These bubbles…
Evolving Landscape of Energy Poverty Issues Today
A significant number of Americans are facing challenges in covering their household energy expenses, particularly in the Southern and Southwestern…
Hospice Care Yields Significant Medicare Savings Study
Hospice care offers a compassionate alternative for individuals nearing the end of life, prioritizing comfort over invasive medical treatments. A…
SMART Researchers Improve Cartilage Repair Therapy Effectiveness
Researchers affiliated with the Critical Analytics for Manufacturing Personalized Medicine (CAMP) interdisciplinary research group at the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research…
Fusion Energy’s Potential in Combating Climate Change
For decades, fusion energy has been celebrated as the ultimate source of abundant, clean electricity. With the pressing global need…
Marshes Offer Affordable Coastal Protection Solutions
As climate change continues to threaten coastal regions, images of homes being swept away by storm surges and eroding shorelines…
Seven MIT Affiliates Elected to National Academy of Medicine 2024
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has recently announced the induction of over 90 new members during its annual meeting,…
Easier Verification of AI Model Responses
Large language models (LLMs) demonstrate impressive capabilities, yet they are not infallible. One significant issue is their tendency to “hallucinate,”…
Impact of cfDNA Testing on Modern Prenatal Care
The advent of “precision medicine” brings with it the promise of tailored healthcare solutions that not only cater to individual…
Five Key Questions Before Buying Your New EV
In the inaugural edition of our series “The Switch,” we delve into essential considerations when purchasing an electric vehicle (EV)…