Bacteria in the human gut rarely update their CRISPR defense systems
A new study of the microbiome finds intestinal bacterial interact much less often with viruses that trigger immunity updates than bacteria in the lab.
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Civil and Environmental Engineering
Need a research hypothesis? Ask AI.
MIT engineers developed AI frameworks to identify evidence-driven hypotheses that could advance biologically inspired materials.
A new method to detect dehydration in plants
Sensors developed by SMART researchers are capable of detecting pH changes in plant xylem enable farmers to detect drought stress up to 48 hours before visible physical symptoms manifest.
Enabling a circular economy in the built environment
A better understanding of construction industry stakeholders’ motivations can lead to greater adoption of circular practices.
So you want to build a solar or wind farm? Here’s how to decide where.
MIT engineers show how detailed mapping of weather conditions and energy demand can guide optimization for siting renewable energy installations.
Q&A: Transforming research through global collaborations
Josephine Carstensen and David McGee discuss the value and impact that MIT Global Seed Funds, which create synergistic partnerships between faculty and peers abroad, added to their research.
MIT researchers develop an efficient way to train more reliable AI agents
The technique could make AI systems better at complex tasks that involve variability.
Graph-based AI model maps the future of innovation
An AI method developed by Professor Markus Buehler finds hidden links between science and art to suggest novel materials.
Admir Masic: Using lessons from the past to build a better future
The associate professor of civil and environmental engineering studies ancient materials while working to solve modern problems.
Bridging military service and engineering
Two MIT graduate students share similar journeys from West Point to MIT.
Making agriculture more resilient to climate change
Researchers across MIT are working on ways to boost food production and help crops survive drought.
Rallying around graduate student parents
From helping new parents to coordinating play dates and sharing information, MIT students who are parents are there for one another.
MIT affiliates receive 2024-25 awards and honors from the American Physical Society
Two faculty, a graduate student, and 10 additional alumni receive top awards and prizes; four faculty, one senior researcher, and seven alumni named APS Fellows.
Study: Marshes provide cost-effective coastal protection
As climate change accelerates sea-level rise and intensifies storms, marsh-fronted seawalls can provide an economical coastal defense, MIT engineers report.
How climate change will impact outdoor activities in the US
Using the concept of “outdoor days,” a study shows how global warming will affect people’s ability to work or enjoy recreation outdoors.