Generative AI’s Impressive Output Lacks World Understanding
Large language models (LLMs) showcase surprising abilities, such as composing poetry or coding complex programs, yet their fundamental training involves…
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Lemelson MIT awards 2024 25 InvenTeam grants to eight teams
The Lemelson-MIT Program proudly announces the 2024-2025 InvenTeams, featuring eight innovative teams of high school students, educators, and mentors from…
Nanoscale transistors to boost efficiency in electronics
Silicon transistors play a vital role in modern electronics, serving as essential elements for amplifying and switching signals in devices…
Wearable Devices Transforming Cell Technology
Wearable technology such as smartwatches and health trackers have revolutionized how we monitor our physical well-being. Now, researchers at MIT…
MIT to Drive Growth of Regional Innovation Network
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has appointed MIT to spearhead a new Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Hub aimed at bolstering a…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,”…
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)…
Fire Destroys New Germany Fire Station Lacking Alarms
The absence of a fire alarm system in a newly constructed fire station in Germany has raised eyebrows after the…
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…
Decline in Mercury Pollution from Human Activities Found
Exciting environmental news emerges from MIT: Mercury emissions resulting from human activities have seen a notable decline over the last…