Optimus Ride’s autonomous system makes self-driving vehicles a reality
MIT startup’s unique approach to improving human mobility is helping it gain traction in a competitive landscape.
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Eight from MIT honored in 2019 Technology Review 35 Innovators Under 35
Eight postdocs and alumni are among those named to the list.
Software to empower workers on the factory floor
Apps developed by MIT spinout Tulip help manufacturers augment employee production rather than automating it away.
Seeking new physics, scientists borrow from social networks
Technique can spot anomalous particle smashups that may point to phenomena beyond the Standard Model.
Visiting lecturer to spearhead project exploring the geopolitics of artificial intelligence
At MIT, Luis Videgaray, alumnus and former foreign minister of Mexico, will launch project to help shape international AI policies.
Meet the 2019 tenured professors in the School of Science
Eight faculty members are granted tenure in five science departments.
A platform for Africa’s mobile innovators
Africa’s Talking gives entrepreneurs on the continent an easy way to add voice- and text-based functions to their solutions.
Scientists discover the source of new CFC emissions
Despite global phase-out, the ozone-depleting chemical is still in production in eastern China.
Q&A: Heather Paxson on a new model for open-access publishing in anthropology
Interim head of MIT Anthropology explains the plan's vision and challenges, plus progress made at an historic MIT workshop.
Harry Tuller wins Egleston Medal for his electroceramics work
Pioneering materials science and engineering research enables better catalytic converters, miniature explosives detectors, and thin-film microbalances.
Vivienne Sze wins Edgerton Faculty Award
EECS faculty member is recognized for technical innovation, educational excellence, and efforts to advance women and underrepresented minorities in her field.
Jump-starting the economy with science
In a new book, MIT professors say more public investment in science will create a better economy for all.
MIT D-Lab awards fellowships to six East African social entrepreneurs
The one-year Scale-Ups Fellowships program provides each fellow with a $20,000 grant and support tailored to address their specific needs.
Commerce and coercion
When responding to disputes with foreign powers, China does not speak with one voice, political science doctoral candidate Kacie Miura finds.
Apptimize helps companies create seamless digital experiences
After a personal loss led to a new perspective, Nancy Hua ’07 left a career in finance to start the company.