Turning microbiome research into a force for health
A diverse group of researchers is working to turn new discoveries about the trillions of microbes in the body into treatments for a range of diseases.
A diverse group of researchers is working to turn new discoveries about the trillions of microbes in the body into treatments for a range of diseases.
Sensor developed by SMART researchers would allow rapid diagnosis of nutrition deficiency in plants, enabling farmers to maximize crop yield in a sustainable way.
Frontal brain region overrides reflexive inclination of a deeper, older region when rules require.
Researchers identify a mechanism by which small particles in the atmosphere can generate more frequent thunderstorms.
In a particularly newsworthy year, news and views from the MIT community made headlines.
Simulations rule out plasmas caused by meteoroid impacts as the source of lunar magnetism, supporting the proposal that the ancient moon generated a core dynamo.
The year’s popular research stories include astronomical firsts, scientific breakthroughs, and engineering milestones addressing Covid-19 and other global problems.
A smart thermostat quickly learns to optimize building microclimates for both energy consumption and user preference.
MIT serves as a laboratory for a multifaceted approach to address the Institute’s own contributions to climate change.
SMART researchers use Raman spectroscopy for early detection of SAS, which can help farmers better monitor plant health and improve crop yields.
MIT researchers develop novel EV emissions model to quantify importance of vehicle charging patterns and impact of ambient temperature on EV emissions levels.
Researchers show that deep reinforcement learning can be used to design more efficient nuclear reactors.
Miniaturized device activates drugs in a small region deep within the brain.
Study: Healthier women are more likely to follow age-based guidelines, leaving room for better-targeted testing.
The design, which uses entangled atoms, could help scientists detect dark matter and study gravity’s effect on time.