Study reveals shared behavior of microbes and electrons
Bacteria streaming through a lattice behave like electrons in a magnetic material.
Clearing the way for Floquet-Bloch states
Team demonstrates pure quantum-mechanical mixture of electrons and photons in the solid topological insulator bismuth selenide.
Computer model matches humans at predicting how objects move
“3-D physics engine” from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory simulates the human brain to infer physical properties.
A healthy breakdown
Researchers discover how some organisms process oxalate, a molecule that can harm humans.
Global reductions in mercury emissions should lead to billions in economic benefits for U.S.
Benefits from international regulations may double those of domestic policy.
Pappalardo Fellow Or Hen wins Israel Physical Society graduate research prize
First time prize is awarded in experimental nuclear physics.
Michael Artin and Shirley Jackson win nation’s highest honor in science and technology
Mathematician and MIT Corporation life member named National Medal of Science recipients.
Machines that learn like people
Algorithms could learn to recognize objects from a few examples, not millions; may better model human cognition.
At COP21, finding hope for climate in the "Aerocene"
Visiting Artist Tomás Saraceno and MIT scientists join forces to confront climate crisis at United Nations conference.
MITEI names co-chairs of Energy Education Task Force
Professors Hager and Ram are the new co-chairs of MITEI’s Energy Education Task Force and the Energy Minor Oversight Committee.
Four MIT faculty named 2015 fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
Belcher, Bhatia, Brown, and Horvitz recognized for demonstrating a prolific spirit of innovation and invention resulting in a tangible impact on society.
Study finds altered brain chemistry in people with autism
Neuroscientists link autism to reduced activity of key neurotransmitter in human brain.
Study assesses solar photovoltaic technologies
MIT researchers recommend rapidly scaling up current silicon-based systems while continuing to work on other technologies.