First-of-its-kind device profiles newborns’ immune function
The BiophysicaL Immune Profiling for Infants (BLIPI) profiles an infant’s immune system in under 15 minutes, using just a single drop of blood.
After more than a decade of successes, ESI’s work will spread out across the Institute
John Fernandez will step down as head of the Environmental Solutions Initiative, as its components will become part of the Climate Project and other entities.
Bringing meaning into technology deployment
The MIT Ethics of Computing Research Symposium showcases projects at the intersection of technology, ethics, and social responsibility.
Photonic processor could streamline 6G wireless signal processing
By performing deep learning at the speed of light, this chip could give edge devices new capabilities for real-time data analysis.
Have a damaged painting? Restore it in just hours with an AI-generated “mask”
A new method can physically restore original paintings using digitally constructed films, which can be removed if desired.
Window-sized device taps the air for safe drinking water
MIT engineers developed an atmospheric water harvester that produces fresh water anywhere — even Death Valley, California.
Once-a-week pill for schizophrenia shows promise in clinical trials
The ingestible capsule forms a drug depot in the stomach, gradually releasing its payload and eliminating the need for patients to take medicine every day.
Inroads to personalized AI trip planning
A new framework from the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab supercharges language models, so they can reason over, interactively develop, and verify valid, complex travel agendas.
Melding data, systems, and society
A new book from Professor Munther Dahleh details the creation of a unique kind of transdisciplinary center, uniting many specialties through a common need for data science.
“Each of us holds a piece of the solution”
Campus gathers with Vice President for Energy and Climate Evelyn Wang to explore the Climate Project at MIT, make connections, and exchange ideas.
Universal nanosensor unlocks the secrets to plant growth
Researchers from SMART DiSTAP developed the world’s first near-infrared fluorescent nanosensor capable of monitoring a plant’s primary growth hormone in real-time and without harming the plant.
AI-enabled control system helps autonomous drones stay on target in uncertain environments
The system automatically learns to adapt to unknown disturbances such as gusting winds.
Envisioning a future where health care tech leaves some behind
The winning essay of the Envisioning the Future of Computing Prize puts health care disparities at the forefront.
Helping machines understand visual content with AI
Coactive, founded by two MIT alumni, has built an AI-powered platform to unlock new insights from content of all types.
New facility to accelerate materials solutions for fusion energy
MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center to establish the Schmidt Laboratory for Materials in Nuclear Technologies.