Energy Revolution Solutions for Every Sector at MIT
The transportation sector is a significant player in global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and it offers a tremendous opportunity for advancing…
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Startup transforms mining waste into vital metals for U S
Central to the energy transition is a simultaneous shift in metal sourcing. The increasing reliance on renewable energy technologies such…
Using Insights to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Healthcare
Associate Professor Thomas Heldt has been a vital part of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) faculty since 2013, being…
Portable Light System Digitizes Everyday Objects
When Nikola Tesla envisioned handheld devices that could showcase videos and photos, it probably felt like fiction. Fast forward nearly…
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…
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,”…