Making better decisions when outcomes are uncertain
A simple statistical trick could help make a ubiquitous model of decision processes more accurate.
John Tsitsiklis appointed director of the Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems
Professor of electrical engineering and computer science will also take on the new role of associate director of the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society.
At Hollywood studios in Los Angeles, a celebration of MIT’s ingenuity and drive
Mexico City and Washington are upcoming host cities for the Better World tour.
Engineers design “tree-on-a-chip”
Microfluidic device generates passive hydraulic power, may be used to make small robots move.
Study points a way to better implants
Selectively blocking immune cells can prevent formation of scar tissue around medical devices.
Tethered nanoparticles make tumor cells more vulnerable
New strategy could improve performance of some immune-based drugs.
Worm-inspired material strengthens, changes shape in response to its environment
A bio-inspired gel material developed at MIT could help engineers control movements of soft robots.
Tracking the spread of bird flu
Asian flu strains can enter North America through Alaska, study finds.
Security for multirobot systems
New technique could protect robot teams’ communication networks from malicious hackers.
Daniel Zuo: Creative approaches to connectivity
MIT senior and Marshall Scholar will pursue research on algorithms to improve computer networks.
Two from MIT recognized as outstanding engineering leaders
Grad students Kristen Railey and Alexander Feldstein were named to the Aviation Week Network’s “20 Twenties” for 2017.
Mapping the effects of crystal defects
Study sheds light on interactions that change the way heat and electricity move through microchips.
Media Lab sets sights on space
MIT Media Lab event, Beyond the Cradle, launches a new initiative to explore the final frontier.
Commercial space: Can we privatize our way to the stars?
Annual conference explores the rise and distant future of the private space industry.