First-ever 3-D printed robots made of both solids and liquids
System from Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab 3-D prints hydraulically-powered robot bodies, with no assembly required.
April 12 symposium: Take an immersive, intellectual journey across campus
Beyond 2016: MIT’s Frontiers of the Future event offers a playful introduction to research at MIT.
Reprogramming gut bacteria as “living therapeutics”
Daily doses of synthetic biotics developed by startup Synologic may sense, treat metabolic diseases.
How crispy is your bonbon?
New theory, inspired by chocolate coatings, predicts thickness of thin shells.
Hybrid system could cut coal-plant emissions in half
Combining gasification with fuel-cell technology could boost efficiency of coal-powered plants.
MIT-Imperial College London Seed Fund winners announced
New seed fund encourages collaboration between faculty at MIT and Imperial College London.
Evidence-based teaching is alive and well at MIT
MacVicar Day symposium features a sampling of innovative pedagogical practices and lessons learned.
Building Global Innovators program invites applications
Global innovation accelerator seeks its next batch of technology-based entrepreneurs.
New institute will accelerate innovations in fibers and fabrics
National public-private consortium led by MIT will involve manufacturers, universities, agencies, companies.
MIT releases Online Education Policy Initiative report
New report draws on diverse fields to reflect on digital learning.
Big, intensive data
Assistant Professor Thomas Heldt mines critical care data to support real-time clinical decision making and improve patient care.
A programming language for living cells
New language lets researchers design novel biological circuits.
Wireless tech means safer drones, smarter homes and password-free WiFi
System from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab enables single WiFi access point that can locate users within tens of centimeters.
Practice makes perfect
Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program gives MIT students a chance to master non-technical skills.