Study: Babies’ poor vision may help organize visual brain pathways MIT researchers found that low-quality visual input early in life may contribute to the development of key pathways in the brain’s visual system. July 3, 2025 Read full story →
Startup’s biosensor makes drug development and manufacturing cheaper Protein sensor developed by alumna-founded Advanced Silicon Group can be used for research and quality control in biomanufacturing. June 15, 2025 Read full story →
The math of politics and power Institute Professor and Nobel Prize winner Daron Acemoglu teaches a PhD class about the intersections between history, political power, and money. June 6, 2025 Read full story →
The sweet taste of a new idea Sendhil Mullainathan brings a lifetime of unique perspectives to research in behavioral economics and machine learning. May 19, 2025 Read full story →
Study in India shows several tactics together boost vaccination against deadly diseases One combination of methods led to a 44 percent increase in child immunizations. May 19, 2025 Read full story →
How can India decarbonize its coal-dependent electric power system? A detailed MIT analysis identifies some promising options but also raises unexpected concerns. May 6, 2025 Read full story →
Studying work, life, and economics Economics doctoral student Tishara Garg takes a novel approach to answering ambitious questions about big-push industrial policy and development. April 30, 2025 Read full story →
MIT students advance solutions for water and food with the help of J-WAFS J-WAFS marks 10 years of supporting student engagement through grants, fellowships, events, mentorship, and funding for clubs. April 10, 2025 Read full story →
Four from MIT awarded 2025 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Fellowship honors contributions of immigrants to American society by awarding $90,000 in funding for graduate studies. April 10, 2025 Read full story →
Exploring the impacts of technology on everyday citizens Associate Professor Dwai Banerjee examines topics ranging from cancer care to the history of computing. April 9, 2025 Read full story →
Study in India shows kids use different math skills at work vs. school Students can excel at mental math in marketplace jobs but struggle with formal math in the classroom, and vice versa. February 5, 2025 Read full story →
MIT spinout Gradiant reduces companies’ water use and waste by billions of gallons each day The company builds water recycling, treatment, and purification solutions for some of the world’s largest brands. January 30, 2025 Read full story →
Ensuring a durable transition Progress on the energy transition depends on collective action benefiting all stakeholders, agreed participants in MITEI’s annual research conference. November 15, 2024 Read full story →
Stopping the bomb Political science PhD student Kunal Singh identifies a suite of strategies states use to prevent other nations from developing nuclear weapons. November 14, 2024 Read full story →
Study: Fusion energy could play a major role in the global response to climate change Experts in energy systems modeling and fusion technology explore the future role of fusion at various costs and carbon constraints. October 24, 2024 Read full story →