Catherine Wolfram High Energy Scholar at MIT
In the mid-2000s, Catherine Wolfram, PhD ’96, experienced a pivotal moment in her career, which she describes as an “inflection…
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AI Digital Twins Enhance Urban Tree Monitoring
The renowned Irish philosopher George Berkeley once posed a thought-provoking question: “If a tree falls in a forest and no…
October Sees Rise in New Car Registrations in Spain Germany
In October, new car registrations within the EU saw a positive uptick, thanks to strong performances in Germany and Spain.…
Nonflammable Battery for a Safe Decarbonized Future
Lithium-ion batteries have become essential in powering our home electronics and fueling the electric vehicle revolution. However, they come with…
Technologies for Removing Carbon Dioxide from Air Explained
In 2015, representatives from 195 countries and the European Union came together to sign the Paris Agreement, committing to strategies…
Bioinspired capsule delivers drugs to GI tract walls
Inspired by the remarkable propulsion techniques of squids, a team of researchers from MIT and Novo Nordisk has innovated a…
German Producer Prices Stable Amid Rising Energy Costs
The Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures the average change in selling prices that domestic producers receive for their goods…
Europe’s Equity Giants Trail Behind US Magnificent 7
European mega-cap stocks are falling behind the impressive gains seen with the U.S. tech conglomerates commonly referred to as the…
TBIRD Tech to Capture Images of Black Holes Photon Rings
In April 2019, a remarkable team of astronomers from around the world unveiled humanity’s first glimpse of a black hole—a…
Virtuosity Model Insights and Innovations at MIT
In September, a vibrant crowd gathered at the MIT Media Lab for an extraordinary concert featuring acclaimed musician Jordan Rudess,…
Can Robots Learn From Machine Dreams in AI Research
For roboticists, mastering the art of generalization is a pivotal challenge—the quest to design machines capable of adapting seamlessly to…
Modular Chemical Plants from Automotive Engines for Green Fuels
Addressing methane emissions is critically important in the battle against climate change. Methane traps heat in the atmosphere with 84…
Curiosity and Images Fueling Scientific Exploration at MIT
“Grasping the scientific and material foundations of these extraordinary phenomena hasn’t lessened my respect and wonder in the slightest,” Lightman…
Cell Protector Teams Up with Killer for Unlikely Alliance
Cell death is an essential part of life, occurring from early development through old age. Apoptosis, a critical form of…
MIT Students Selected as 2025 Rhodes Scholars
Four exceptional students from MIT have been honored as 2025 Rhodes Scholars, with plans to embark on fully funded postgraduate…