MIT chemists design impact-resistant plastics Introducing weaker bonds into polystyrene and rubber helps these materials dissipate energy, making them more resistant to destructive forces. Read full story →
MIT researchers teach AI models to interpret charts The new ChartNet training dataset could improve the accuracy of vision-language models that help analyze business trends or interpret scientific figures. Read full story →
Ambassadors of STEM A new MIT student club for FIRST Robotics alumni aims to promote hands-on STEM education enrichment for K-12 students. Read full story →
Ultrasound-based pacemaker noninvasively steadies the heart The new design could offer a surgery-free alternative to traditional cardiac implants. Read full story →
A plan to preserve wetlands without stopping development Study shows the tradeoff between conservation and growth is less stark with a locally adjusted policy featuring both tradeable offsets and taxes. Read full story →
New propulsion system could make tiny satellites both fast and fuel-efficient For satellites as small as a briefcase, getting around in space just got a whole lot easier. Read full story →
