Hacking microbes Startup’s engineered yeast helps clients produce fragrances and flavors more efficiently. August 25, 2016 Read full story →
Solving network congestion MegaMIMO system from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab speeds data transfer by coordinating multiple routers at the same time. August 23, 2016 Read full story →
Programmable network routers New design should enable much more flexible traffic management, without sacrificing speed. August 23, 2016 Read full story →
When to get your head out of the game Wearable sensor for athletes detects potential head injuries, gathers data on hard hits. August 11, 2016 Read full story →
User-friendly language for programming efficient simulations New language can speed up computer simulations 200-fold or reduce the code they require by 90 percent. August 10, 2016 Read full story →
New online course addresses data science challenges “Data Science: Data to Insights” from IDSS and MIT Professional Education begins Oct. 4. August 4, 2016 Read full story →
Dan Frey named D-Lab faculty director Professor of mechanical engineering brings a long association with D-Lab and a commitment to design for the developing world. July 27, 2016 Read full story →
Data-driven approach to pavement management lowers greenhouse gas emissions July 26, 2016 Read full story →
Designing climate-friendly concrete, from the nanoscale up New understanding of concrete’s properties could increase lifetime of the building material, decrease emissions. July 21, 2016 Read full story →
Growing season New professional education program on agriculture, innovation, and the environment attracts global agricultural leaders to MIT. July 19, 2016 Read full story →
MIT scientists find weird quantum effects, even over hundreds of miles Neutrinos traveling 450 miles have no individual identities, according to MIT analysis. July 19, 2016 Read full story →
JuliaCon draws global users of a dynamic, easy-to-learn programming language Now three years old, the Julia programming language is helping to solve problems in areas such as economic modeling, spaceflight, and bioinformatics. July 18, 2016 Read full story →
Microbiome genes on the move Largest metagenomic view of the developing world uncovers “mobile genes” that reveal how culture shapes the human microbiome. July 14, 2016 Read full story →
Building a foundation for tech startups Launched in an MIT dorm room, alum’s venture capital firm now controls $150 million in assets. July 14, 2016 Read full story →
Better views with smaller satellites Batches of shoebox-sized satellites could improve estimates of Earth’s reflected energy. July 12, 2016 Read full story →