Intelligent carpet gives insight into human poses Tactical sensing carpet estimates 3D human poses without the use of cameras, and could improve health monitoring and smart homes. Read full story →
As novel sights become familiar, different brain rhythms and neurons take over As “visual recognition memory” emerges in the visual cortex, one circuit of inhibitory neurons supplants another, and slower neural oscillations prevail. Read full story →
Four MIT faculty members receive 2021 US Department of Energy early career awards Faculty from the departments of Physics and of Nuclear Science and Engineering faculty were selected for the Early Career Research Program. Read full story →
Tackling air pollution with autonomous drones Alumni of the MIT New Engineering Education Transformation Program (NEET) worked together remotely from across the globe to design thinking machines. Read full story →
Ultralight material withstands supersonic microparticle impacts The new carbon-based material could be a basis for lighter, tougher alternatives to Kevlar and steel. Read full story →
From NYC zookeeper to aspiring architect Merging species conservation and architectural design, graduate student James Brice is studying the sustainable development of public spaces. Read full story →
