Master bladesmith Bob Kramer’s lessons from the school of life
In an MIT visit, the endlessly curious Kramer explained how he sampled careers from cook to circus clown before beginning the pursuit of mastery within his craft.
A sprayable gel could make minimally invasive surgeries simpler and safer
Applied during endoscopic procedures, GastroShield could help prevent complications such as bleeding and leakage from weakened gastrointestinal tissues.
Boosting student engagement and workforce development in microelectronics
Northeast Microelectronics Coalition Hub funding will expand the reach of the Northeast Microelectronics Internship Program for first- and second-year college students.
Reducing pesticide use while increasing effectiveness
In field tests, MIT spinoff AgZen demonstrated that its feedback-optimized spraying system could halve the pesticide needs of farms and improve crop yields.
Researchers enhance peripheral vision in AI models
By enabling models to see the world more like humans do, the work could help improve driver safety and shed light on human behavior.
Three MIT alumni graduate from NASA astronaut training
Marcos Berríos ’06, Christina Birch PhD ’15, and Christopher Williams PhD ’12, now eligible for spaceflight assignments, encourage MIT students to apply for the next astronaut class.
Method rapidly verifies that a robot will avoid collisions
Faster and more accurate than some alternatives, this approach could be useful for robots that interact with humans or work in tight spaces.
Deciphering the cellular mechanisms behind ALS
Professor Ernest Fraenkel has decoded fundamental aspects of Huntington’s disease and glioblastoma, and is now using computation to better understand amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
MIT scientists use a new type of nanoparticle to make vaccines more powerful
Study shows metal-organic particles can both deliver vaccines and act as an adjuvant to generate a strong immune response at a lower dose.
New exhibits showcase trailblazing MIT women
Materials from MIT’s Distinctive Collections reveal stories of women at the Institute.
Nicole McGaa: Ensuring safe travels in space
The MIT senior seeks to make spaceflight easier and safer for the human body.
Using generative AI to improve software testing
MIT spinout DataCebo helps companies bolster their datasets by creating synthetic data that mimic the real thing.
Tests show high-temperature superconducting magnets are ready for fusion
Detailed study of magnets built by MIT and Commonwealth Fusion Systems confirms they meet requirements for an economic, compact fusion power plant.
First-year MIT students gain hands-on research experience in supportive peer community
Mini-UROP program connects first-years with graduate students and postdocs for enriched learning.
Startup accelerates progress toward light-speed computing
Lightmatter, founded by three MIT alumni, is using photonic computing to reinvent how chips communicate and calculate.