Topic
Research
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3Q: Richard Milner on a new U.S. particle accelerator
Proposal for powerful particle collider gets National Academies’ go-ahead.
July 24, 2018 -
Helping computers perceive human emotions
Personalized machine-learning models capture subtle variations in facial expressions to better gauge how we feel.
July 24, 2018 -
Environmental regulation in a polarized culture
Doctoral student Parrish Bergquist investigates how politics affects environmental decision-making.
July 24, 2018 -
A mathematical view on cell packing
Joint research from MIT and Princeton shows the mathematics behind biological cell positioning.
July 23, 2018 -
Cell-sized robots can sense their environment
Made of electronic circuits coupled to minute particles, the devices could flow through intestines or pipelines to detect problems.
July 23, 2018 -
Doctors rely on more than just data for medical decision making
Computer scientists find that physicians’ “gut feelings” influence how many tests they order for patients.
July 20, 2018 -
Rebecca Masterson appointed AeroAstro principal research scientist
Mechanical engineer and instrument scientist on NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission is the first female principal research scientist in the department's history.
July 19, 2018 -
As brain extracts meaning from vision, study tracks progression of processing
Six brain regions participate in a more blended way than has been appreciated.
July 18, 2018 -
Light-controlled polymers can switch between sturdy and soft
New material reversibly changes its structure in response to different wavelengths of light.
July 18, 2018 -
X-ray data may be first evidence of a star devouring a planet
New data may explain star’s mysterious dimming.
July 18, 2018 -
Study finds climate determines shapes of river basins
Results may help identify ancient climates on Earth or other planets.
July 17, 2018 -
A new way to measure women’s and girls’ empowerment in impact evaluations
Guide developed by J-PAL aims to improve women’s and girls’ empowerment worldwide and reduce bias and other gender-based inequalities.
July 17, 2018 -
Kristala Prather: Advancing energy-efficient biochemistry
Associate professor of chemical engineering talks about the future of biochemistry and the next generation of scientists and engineers.
July 16, 2018 -
New study again proves Einstein right
Most thorough test to date finds no Lorentz violation in high-energy neutrinos.
July 16, 2018 -
Sound waves reveal diamond cache deep in Earth’s interior
Study finds 1–2 percent of Earth’s oldest mantle rocks are made from diamond.
July 16, 2018 -
New materials improve delivery of therapeutic messenger RNA
Polymeric nanoparticles can efficiently administer mRNA to cells of the lungs, liver, and other organs.
July 16, 2018 -
3Q: Janet Conrad on the first detection of a neutrino’s cosmic source
The “ghostly particle” is confirmed to have originated from a blazar, nearly 4 billion light years from Earth.
July 13, 2018 -
Molecular clock could greatly improve smartphone navigation
Novel chip keeps time using the constant, measurable rotation of molecules as a timing reference.
July 13, 2018 -
Smart office enables a personalized workplace atmosphere
Project out of the MIT Media Lab uses biosensors and machine learning to optimize the sensory experience in individual work environments.
July 13, 2018 -
A solution for urban storm flooding
Engineered green spaces can capture and purify stormwater while delivering ecosystem and recreational benefits, MIT researchers report.
July 12, 2018