Engineering Innovations in Heart Health and Technology
Long before earning her bachelor’s degree, Ellen Roche, a distinguished MIT professor and biomedical engineer, was already making her mark…
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AI Assistant Enhances Teamwork and Collaboration Effectiveness
During a research expedition in Hawaii back in 2018, Yuening Zhang SM ’19, PhD ’24 quickly recognized the challenges of…
Proving Humanity Online: 3 Essential Questions
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, the challenge of differentiating between AI-driven systems and real humans online is…
When the Universe First Lit Up New Discoveries Explained
From her perch in the student center at MIT, Dominika Ďurovčíková often finds herself dreaming about the cosmos. Surrounded by…
MIT engineers create small batteries for cell-sized robots
MIT engineers have developed a groundbreaking tiny battery that could pave the way for cell-sized, autonomous robots capable of delivering…
Open Source Tool Aids Brain Research and Mapping Techniques
In late 2023, the U.S. Federal Drug Administration approved the first drug that shows promise in slowing the progression of…
LLMs Gain Unique Understanding of Reality Through Language Skills
Have you ever pondered the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4? For example, though these models can’t actually…
Mars Jezero Crater Rocks Show Evidence of Water Before Life
In a new study published in AGU Advances, researchers from MIT and NASA unveil intriguing findings regarding Mars’ Jezero Crater.…
Implantable Sensor Designed to Reverse Opioid Overdoses
The opioid crisis continues to claim lives, with over 100,000 Americans succumbing to opioid overdoses in 2023. Quick intervention is…
MIT researchers employ language models to solve complex system issues
Identifying a single faulty turbine in a vast wind farm can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack,…
Alex Shalek appointed director of MIT Medical Engineering Institute
Effective August 1, Alex K. Shalek has stepped into the role of director at the MIT Institute for Medical Engineering…
New Robot Model Delivers Accurate Pick and Place Solutions
Pick-and-place machines play a crucial role in various industries, enabling the automated placement of objects into methodically organized locations. These…
Robots Learning Skills Independently for Unfamiliar Environments
When it comes to mastering new skills, the age-old adage “practice makes perfect” applies not just to humans but also…
Dimitris Bertsimas appointed vice provost for open learning
Dimitris Bertsimas, PhD ’88, has been appointed as the Vice Provost for Open Learning at MIT, effective September 1. In…
Scientists discover the origins of the moon’s atmosphere
Although the moon’s surface is void of breathable air, it possesses an extremely thin atmosphere. Since the 1980s, astronomers have…