New Drug Screening Framework Improves Efficiency
Innovative breakthroughs in drug discovery often stem from a method known as **phenotypic screening**, which has played a pivotal role…
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Transform Math and Science Education with Spatial Learning
According to popular legend, the renowned scientist Isaac Newton had a life-changing moment when an apple fell on his head…
Next Token Prediction and Video Diffusion in Robotics
In today’s rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI), sequence models have gained immense traction due to their ability to…
Empowering Doctors with AI Co-Pilots for Better Care
Many physicians choose the medical profession with a sincere desire to assist their patients. However, the current healthcare landscape often…
Empowering West African Communities Through Cashew Farming
Ever paused to think about how your most beloved snacks are sourced? Joshua Reed-Diawuoh believes it’s a conversation worth having.…
Jane-Jane Chen Inspires Future Scientists at MIT
Jane-Jane Chen, a prominent scientist, grew up in Taiwan where her passion for math and science blossomed, propelled by a…
MIT Energy and Climate Club Empowers Future Climate Leaders
At MIT, one of our key missions is to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues, with a strong…
AI and Blisk Collaborate in DARPA-Funded Project
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has recently awarded a groundbreaking project uniting researchers from the Massachusetts Institute…
Teen Studies Plant Medicinal Properties Using MIT Pharmacology
Meet Tomás Orellana, a visionary 17-year-old high school student from Chile, who has set his sights on creating a kit…
New Mechanism Found for Old Cancer Drug by Biologists
Since the 1950s, the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) has been a cornerstone in the treatment of various cancers, including blood-related…
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun win Nobel Prize in Medicine
Victor Ambros, an esteemed MIT alumnus, alongside Gary Ruvkun, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or…
Laura Lewis Jing Kong win postdoctoral mentoring award
MIT professors Laura Lewis and Jing Kong have been honored with the MIT Postdoctoral Association’s Award for Excellence in Postdoctoral…
MIT Research Translated into Real World Applications
Every day at MIT, groundbreaking solutions to some of the globe’s most pressing challenges are being developed in labs, classrooms,…
Exploring Clean Energy Solutions in Mongolia through Anthropology
In a groundbreaking collaboration in 2021, Michael Short, an associate professor specializing in nuclear science and engineering, teamed up with…
AI Simulation Offers Insight into Future Self Potential
In a preliminary user study, participants who interacted with Future You for around 30 minutes reported feeling reduced anxiety levels…