Model improves prediction of mortality risk in ICU patients
By training on patients grouped by health status, neural network can better estimate if patients will die in the hospital.
Air pollution can put a dent in solar power
Study finds lost revenue can be millions of dollars annually, suggests ways to quantify haze-related reductions in solar panel output.
New approach makes sprayed droplets hit and stick to their targets
Using a simple mesh screen may allow farmers to dramatically reduce the amount of pesticides they spray.
Sun-powered car shines in American Solar Challenge
MIT Solar Electrical Vehicle Team takes 5th place in nine-day challenge, which traversed the Oregon Trail from Omaha, Nebraska to Bend, Oregon.
Noelle Selin named director of the MIT Technology and Policy Program
Selin will spearhead the master's program for students whose research addresses societal challenges at the intersection of technology and policy.
MIT-SenseTime Alliance funds projects from all five schools
Interdisciplinary work will advance research in human and machine intelligence.
Pushing the plasma density limit
Plasma Science and Fusion Center researchers discover a path to overcoming the plasma density limit in their quest for steady-state fusion.
Alan Hanson, who led the International Nuclear Leadership Education Program, dies at 71
Alumnus directed a unique program for nuclear leaders from countries new to nuclear power.
Study: Cellular changes lead to chronic allergic inflammation in the sinus
Findings suggest mechanisms for the persistence of nasal polyps and possible new treatment strategies.
A "GPS for inside your body"
CSAIL wireless system suggests future where doctors could implant sensors to track tumors or even dispense drugs.
Biological engineers discover new antibiotic candidates
Screen of human proteins reveals some with antimicrobial power.
Stephen Wukitch, John Wright win Landau-Spitzer Award
MIT and European Union scientists collaborate on new plasma heating scenario to boost fusion research.
More efficient security for cloud-based machine learning
Novel combination of two encryption techniques protects private data, while keeping neural networks running quickly.
Thomas Magnanti honored with Singapore’s National Day Award
Institute Professor and former president of Singapore University of Technology and Design helped build MIT-Singapore institutions and programs.
Preparing postdocs for life beyond the bench
The new Convergence Scholars Program bridges disciplines and helps young researchers further their skills and build their brands as scientists.