A rose by any other name would smell as yeast Emily Havens Greenhagen ’05 leads a team of scientists brewing perfume from yeast. July 14, 2017 Read full story →
Miniaturizing the brain of a drone Method for designing efficient computer chips may get miniature smart drones off the ground. July 11, 2017 Read full story →
Play Labs announces first class of VR/AR/playful startups and demo session First accelerator program on the MIT campus will showcase 12 startups across a mix of gaming, virtual reality, esports, and augmented reality technologies. June 27, 2017 Read full story →
STEX event showcases innovations in fitness technology and science Entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry experts build connections at workshop. June 26, 2017 Read full story →
Drones that drive CSAIL team’s system of quadcopters that fly and drive suggest another approach to developing flying cars. June 26, 2017 Read full story →
A deep dive into research SuperUROP gives undergraduates the chance to immerse themselves in a year-long research project with supportive mentors to guide the way. June 22, 2017 Read full story →
MIT President Reif attends White House technology meeting Conference convened by the White House Office of American Innovation includes leading corporate CEOs and other technology leaders. June 19, 2017 Read full story →
Shrinking data for surgical training Technique that reduces video files to one-tenth their initial size enables speedy analysis of laparoscopic procedures. June 16, 2017 Read full story →
Microfluidics for the masses New open-source website features blueprints for lab-on-a-chip devices. June 13, 2017 Read full story →
MIT Corporation elects 10 term members, four life members Term members will each serve two or five years on MIT’s board of trustees. June 8, 2017 Read full story →
Hacking apparel becomes lucrative business for alumni Clothing tinkerers innovate fashion with science-based performance dresswear and 3-D knitting. June 7, 2017 Read full story →
Giving robots a sense of touch GelSight technology lets robots gauge objects’ hardness and manipulate small tools. June 5, 2017 Read full story →
Project Apophis Space Systems Engineering students design a close-range mission to a giant asteroid that will fly by Earth in 2029. May 31, 2017 Read full story →
Making prosthetic limbs feel more natural Muscle grafts could help amputees sense and control artificial limbs. May 31, 2017 Read full story →
Wearable system helps visually impaired users navigate Device provides information from a 3-D camera, via vibrating motors and a Braille interface. May 31, 2017 Read full story →