AXIS Mission Chosen as NASA Astrophysics Probe Finalist
The MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research (MKI) has emerged as a lead contender in NASA’s newly established…
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MIT Schwarzman College launches AI postdoctoral program
The Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing at MIT has unveiled an exciting new initiative to boost postdoctoral research at…
Largest predation event in ocean recorded by oceanographers
In the vast ocean, the saying “there is power in numbers” may not hold true for fish. Recent findings from…
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…
Europa Clipper Cameras Exploring Icy Moon’s Secrets
Navigating toward new frontiers, NASA’s Europa Clipper mission has officially launched, marking a significant leap in our exploration of Jupiter’s…
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…
Scientists find carbon-storing molecules in outer space
A groundbreaking discovery by MIT researchers has unveiled a significant finding: a distant interstellar cloud rich in pyrene, a large…
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…
Physicists find first black hole triple system discovery
Most black holes identified so far exist in pairs, forming binary systems composed of a black hole and a companion…
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,…
Effects of Climate Change on Outdoor Activities in the US
Understanding global warming can often feel distant and abstract. To make climate change’s impact more tangible, researchers at MIT have…
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…
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…