MIT LUMA Lab Tackles Climate Challenges in Mediterranean
Today, the MIT School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) and the LUMA Foundation unveiled the MIT-LUMA Lab, a groundbreaking initiative…
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Sarah Millholland Wins 2024 Vera Rubin Early Career Award
Sarah Millholland, an assistant professor of physics at MIT and a member of the Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research,…
MIT researchers control muscles using light technology
For individuals dealing with paralysis or limb loss, neuroprosthetics that utilize electrical stimulation to trigger muscle contractions can restore some…
Adhesive Coatings Reduce Scarring Around Medical Implants
When medical devices like pacemakers are implanted, they often trigger an immune response that results in scar tissue formation around…
Astronomers Measure Spin of Supermassive Black Hole Using Wobbling Material
Astronomers from MIT, NASA, and other institutions have unveiled a groundbreaking method to measure the spin of black holes, leveraging…
Sun’s Magnetic Field May Originate Near Its Surface
The sun’s surface captivates us with its dazzling display of sunspots and flares, all driven by the solar magnetic field.…
AEROS CubeSat Launch for Ocean Health Research
Introducing AEROS-MH1, a groundbreaking CubeSat now orbiting the Earth, symbolizing a significant milestone in Portugal’s space endeavors and a remarkable…
Exploring the Fascinating World of Biology at MIT
When Hanjun Lee first stepped onto the MIT campus, he intended to dive into the world of chemistry, specifically aiming…
Generative AI Helps Solve Complex Physics Questions
When water freezes, it undergoes a dramatic transition from a liquid to a solid, leading to significant changes in properties…
Earth-sized planet discovery suggests possible lack of atmosphere
A remarkable discovery has been made by astronomers from MIT, the University of Liège, and other institutions: a new planet…
Astronomers Discover Lightweight Cotton Candy Planet
A collaboration of astronomers from MIT, the University of Liège in Belgium, and other institutions has unveiled a remarkable discovery:…
MIT Researchers Find Oldest Stars in Milky Way Galaxy
Researchers from MIT, including dedicated undergraduate students, have made a groundbreaking discovery of three of the oldest stars in the…
Steel Engineering to Ovarian Tumor Research Journey
Ashutosh Kumar stands out as a remarkable talent in the field of materials engineering. With a lifelong fascination for creating…
MIT astronomers study ancient quasars and their stellar light
Researchers from MIT have made significant strides in understanding the ancient quasars that existed over 13 billion years ago. These…
MIT students awarded 2024-25 Goldwater Scholarships
Three exceptional students from MIT—Ben Lou, Srinath Mahankali, and Kenta Suzuki—have been honored with the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship for…