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…
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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…
Home Robots Enhance Learning Through Real to Sim to Real
One of the top priorities for many automation enthusiasts is tackling the mundane world of household chores. For roboticists, the…
AI Model Confidence Control to Reduce Wrong Answers
Large language models (LLMs) are transforming how we perform various tasks, from translating text to detecting financial fraud. However, even…
Fast Accurate Estimates of Cardiovascular State for Blood Pressure
In critical care situations or during significant surgical procedures, patients can experience dangerously high or low blood pressure levels, leading…
Arnasi Uses LiquiGlide No-Stick Tech for Patient Care
In 2012, Professor Kripa Varanasi and David Smith SM ’11 revolutionized everyday convenience with their innovative no-stick technology, known as…
Elevating Sustainable Delivery and Remote Care Solutions
Five years ago, three ambitious Norwegians first met in a study lounge at MIT, and their shared vision has blossomed…
Improving Exoplanet Exploration with JWST Roadmap
The launch of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in 2021 heralded a groundbreaking era for exoplanet research, particularly for…
AI Randomization Enhances Fairness in Resource Allocation Study
As organizations increasingly turn to machine learning to manage limited resources and opportunities, the implications are far-reaching. For example, machine-learning…
MIT Researchers Enhance Automated AI Model Interpretability
As artificial intelligence (AI) infiltrates various industries—such as healthcare, finance, education, transportation, and entertainment—the ability to understand the inner workings…
Proton Conducting Materials Boost Green Energy Innovations
In today’s world, most electronic devices operate through the movement of electrons. However, researchers are discovering that materials capable of…
Large Language Models Differ from Human Behavior Expectations
Large Language Models (LLMs) possess remarkable versatility, capable of handling a variety of tasks—from assisting students in composing emails to…
AI Model Predicts Breast Tumor Progression to Invasive Cancer
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a preinvasive tumor, has the potential to advance to an aggressive form of breast cancer,…
Machine Learning Reveals Secrets of Advanced Alloys
Short-range order (SRO) — the arrangement of atoms at small distances within metallic alloys — has been a relatively unexplored…