Study reveals plunge in lithium-ion battery costs
Analysis quantifies a dramatic price drop that parallels similar improvements in solar and wind energy, and shows further steep declines could be possible.
More transparency and understanding into machine behaviors
A new tool helps humans better understand and develop artificial intelligence models by searching and highlighting representative scenarios.
Researchers’ algorithm designs soft robots that sense
Deep-learning technique optimizes the arrangement of sensors on a robot’s body to ensure efficient operation.
Exploring culture, identity, and the arts to enhance undergraduate education
A unique workshop lets students examine their personal histories as a way to even the playing field between mentors and mentees.
System detects errors when medication is self-administered
Wireless sensing technology could help improve patients’ technique with inhalers and insulin pens.
MIT.nano courses bring hands-on experimentation to virtual participants
Five courses celebrate the nanoscale, highlight technologies in photogrammetry and 360-degree videography.
Women in Innovation and STEM Database at MIT announces fellowship program
WISDM has selected 20 women to take part in a Story Collider communications skills training.
Visualizing a climate-resilient MIT
New climate resiliency dashboard helps reduce uncertainty of current and future flood risks in Cambridge.
3 Questions: Vaccines and the power of positive reinforcement
Experts say people are more willing to get the Covid-19 vaccine when told how popular it is.
Using artificial intelligence to generate 3D holograms in real-time
A new method called tensor holography could enable the creation of holograms for virtual reality, 3D printing, medical imaging, and more — and it can run on a smartphone.
Startup empowers women to improve access to safe drinking water
Saha Global, co-founded by two MIT alumnae, helps Ghanaian women start profitable water treatment businesses to serve their communities.
Retrofitting MIT’s deep learning “boot camp” for the virtual world
With technology new and old, instructors try to recreate the interactivity of their pre-Covid classroom.
When more Covid-19 data doesn’t equal more understanding
Social media users share charts and graphs — often with the same underlying data — to advocate opposing approaches to the pandemic.
QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 12 subjects for 2021
The Institute ranks second in four subject areas.
Helping soft robots turn rigid on demand
New type of control system may broaden robots’ range of tasks and allow safer interactions with people.