Quantum repeaters use defects in diamond to interconnect quantum systems This technology for storing and transmitting quantum information over lossy links could provide the foundation for scalable quantum networking. Read full story →
Re-imagining the opera of the future The iconic sci-fi opera “VALIS,” first composed by Professor Tod Machover in 1987, reboots at MIT for a new generation. Read full story →
MIT welcomes nine MLK Visiting Professors and Scholars for 2023-24 Martin Luther King Jr. Visiting Professors and Scholars will enhance and enrich the MIT community through engagement with students and faculty. Read full story →
Desalination system could produce freshwater that is cheaper than tap water MIT engineers and collaborators developed a solar-powered device that avoids salt-clogging issues of other designs. Read full story →
Improving US air quality, equitably Study finds climate policy alone cannot meaningfully reduce racial/economic disparities in air pollution exposure. Read full story →
From physics to generative AI: An AI model for advanced pattern generation Inspired by physics, a new generative model PFGM++ outperforms diffusion models in image generation. Read full story →