Study suggests route to improving rechargeable lithium batteries Smooth surfaces may prevent harmful deposits from working their way into a solid electrolyte. July 12, 2017 Read full story →
Watch 3-D movies at home, sans glasses CSAIL system converts 3-D movies into a more TV-friendly format. July 12, 2017 Read full story →
Using sensors and social networks to make slopes safer Alumni aim to make outdoor sports safer through gathering data and building a real-time social network. July 10, 2017 Read full story →
Converging on cancer at the nanoscale Marking its first anniversary, the Koch Institute’s Marble Center for Cancer Nanomedicine goes full steam ahead. July 7, 2017 Read full story →
MIT convenes ad hoc task force on open access to Institute’s research Group will explore opportunities to disseminate MIT knowledge as widely as possible. July 7, 2017 Read full story →
Evaluating approaches to agricultural development Involving local farmers in tackling a problem can provide long-lasting benefits. July 6, 2017 Read full story →
Practical parallelism System enables large speedups — as much as 88-fold — on common parallel-computing algorithms. June 30, 2017 Read full story →
Peering into neural networks New technique helps elucidate the inner workings of neural networks trained on visual data. June 29, 2017 Read full story →
Two MIT documentaries win New England Emmy Awards The Department of Mechanical Engineering's “Water Is Life” and MIT Video Productions' “A Bold Move” take home top honors in separate categories. June 28, 2017 Read full story →
MIT Libraries staff honored with 2017 Infinite Mile Awards Annual celebration of excellence honors employees for exceptional contributions on behalf of library users and colleagues. 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 →
AFFOA launches state-of-the-art facility for prototyping advanced fabrics New center for development of high-tech fibers and fabrics opens headquarters, unveils two products ready for commercialization. June 19, 2017 Read full story →
Design innovations for improved life in cities Venture accelerator DesignX unleashes entrepreneurs’ ideas to transform the built environment. June 13, 2017 Read full story →
MIT pilots full-credit online residential course Campus students report more flexibility, reduced stress in taking an online version of a popular MIT course. June 12, 2017 Read full story →
MIT students hack assistive technology solutions for local clients At the 2017 Assistive Technologies Hackathon hosted at Beaver Works, students created helpful devices for Greater Boston residents with disabilities. June 12, 2017 Read full story →