What’s the best way to cut vehicle greenhouse-gas emissions?
Study finds that in some locations, lightweight gas-powered cars could have a bigger emissions-reducing impact than electric ones.
Legatum Center announces 2019-20 fellowship class
The fellowship is MIT’s capstone program for student-entrepreneurs seeking high impact in emerging markets.
A much less invasive way to monitor pressure in the brain
New technique could help doctors determine whether patients are at risk from elevated pressure.
David H. Koch, prominent supporter of cancer research at MIT, dies at 79
Alumnus supported pioneering biomedical center, among many Institute causes and activities.
Using CRISPR to program gels with new functions
Smart materials change properties in response to specific DNA sequences; could be used in a variety of devices.
Study: Climate change could pose danger for Muslim pilgrimage
When the Hajj comes in summertime, in some years it may not be safe for participants to remain outdoors.
High-precision technique stores cellular “memory” in DNA
Engineers program human and bacterial cells to keep a record of complex molecular events.
Artificial intelligence could help data centers run far more efficiently
MIT system “learns” how to optimally allocate workloads across thousands of servers to cut costs, save energy.
A battery-free sensor for underwater exploration
Submerged system uses the vibration of “piezoelectric” materials to generate power and send and receive data.
A new way to deliver drugs with pinpoint targeting
Magnetic particles allow drugs to be released at precise times and in specific areas.
Using Wall Street secrets to reduce the cost of cloud infrastructure
“Risk-aware” traffic engineering could help service providers such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Google better utilize network infrastructure.
MIT-Delft University of Technology team places third in Formula Student Germany driverless competition
Teams were scored on speed, construction, performance, and financial planning at one of the world’s largest student engineering competitions.
Shift to renewable electricity a win-win at statewide level
MIT research finds health savings from cleaner air exceed policy costs.
New type of electrolyte could enhance supercapacitor performance
Novel class of “ionic liquids” may store more energy than conventional electrolytes — with less risk of catching fire.
Tissue model reveals role of blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer’s
Study finds that Alzheimer’s damage allows toxins to enter the brain, further harming neurons.