Laws of Physics and CO2 Removal: 3 Key Questions
Human actions are releasing billions of tons of carbon dioxide into our atmosphere annually, contributing to rising global temperatures and…
Category: Science
David McGee appointed head of Earth Atmospheric Planetary Sciences
David McGee, the esteemed William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at MIT, has been appointed as…
Eleven MIT Faculty Win Presidential Early Career Awards
Eleven esteemed faculty members from MIT, prominently featuring nine innovators from the School of Engineering and two exceptional talents from…
User-friendly tool helps developers create efficient AI models
Artificial intelligence (AI) models, especially those found in medical image analysis and speech recognition, handle incredibly complex data structures demanding…
MIT Chemists Use Generative AI to Calculate 3D Genomic Structures
Did you know that every cell in your body shares the same genetic blueprint, yet each cell only activates a…
Rare Cosmic Explosion Gamma-Ray Burst or Tidal Disruption Event
When we gaze at the night sky, we often think about the incredible phenomena that occur beyond our planet. One…
Smart carbon dioxide removal boosts economy and environment
Last year, our planet surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming compared to preindustrial levels. This significant threshold heightens the risk…
New Strategies for Curing Rare Childhood Diseases
“We have no treatments for your son. There’s nothing we can do.” Hearing those devastating words shattered Fernando Goldsztein MBA…
New Vaccine Strategy to Fight Future Coronavirus Pandemics
Exciting advancements in vaccine development have emerged from collaborative research at MIT and Caltech, focusing on a novel experimental vaccine…
Video Generative Models for Molecular Simulations
The rise of generative AI has captured widespread attention, particularly its ability to convert text prompts into stunningly realistic images…
MIT engineers suggest underground solution for clean ammonia
Ammonia, the most produced chemical globally, is essential for nitrogen fertilizer, but its traditional manufacturing methods significantly contribute to greenhouse…
Robotic Insect May Assist Future Mechanical Pollination
Imagine a future where agriculture thrives in multilevel warehouses, thanks to groundbreaking advancements in artificial pollination. Researchers at MIT are…
Accelerated Molecular Prediction with New Computational Chemistry
In the annals of history, the quest for material design was a formidable endeavor. For over a millennium, ambitious alchemists…
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…
Mysterious X-ray Flashes from Nearby Supermassive Black Hole
A stunning astronomical phenomenon is captivating researchers as they delve into the enigmatic behaviors of the supermassive black hole known…