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Precision home robots learn with real-to-sim-to-real

CSAIL researchers introduce a novel approach allowing robots to be trained in simulations of scanned home environments, paving the way for customized household automation accessible to anyone.

July 31, 2024

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MIT spinout Arnasi begins applying LiquiGlide no-stick technology to help patients

The company that brought you no-stick toothpaste is moving into the medical space, with a lubricant for ostomy pouches and other products that could improve millions of lives.

July 30, 2024

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New transistor’s superlative properties could have broad electronics applications

Ultrathin material whose properties “already meet or exceed industry standards” enables superfast switching, extreme durability.

July 26, 2024

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When learning at MIT means studying thousands of miles away

MISTI’s Global Classrooms helps students address global issues within their local context.

July 26, 2024

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Large language models don’t behave like people, even though we may expect them to

A new study shows someone’s beliefs about an LLM play a significant role in the model’s performance and are important for how it is deployed.

July 23, 2024

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Startup aims to flush away the problem of icky toilet seats

Cleana, founded by a team including Richard Li SM ’24, has developed a self-lifting toilet seat to improve bathroom sanitation.

July 19, 2024

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Machine learning unlocks secrets to advanced alloys

An MIT team uses computer models to measure atomic patterns in metals, essential for designing custom materials for use in aerospace, biomedicine, electronics, and more.

July 18, 2024

At left, Sophia Breslavets stands before a chalkboard; at right, Nazar Korniichuk stands on a boat

Math program promotes global community for at-risk Ukrainian high schoolers

“Our hope is that our students grow and mature as scholars and help rebuild the intellectual potential of Ukraine after the devastating war.”

July 17, 2024

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Creating and verifying stable AI-controlled systems in a rigorous and flexible way

Neural network controllers provide complex robots with stability guarantees, paving the way for the safer deployment of autonomous vehicles and industrial machines.

July 17, 2024

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Collaborative effort supports an MIT resilient to the impacts of extreme heat

Increasing severity and duration of heat drives data collection and resiliency planning for the forthcoming Climate Resiliency and Adaptation Roadmap.

July 17, 2024

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How to assess a general-purpose AI model’s reliability before it’s deployed

A new technique enables users to compare several large models and choose the one that works best for their task.

July 16, 2024

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Q&A: What past environmental success can teach us about solving the climate crisis

In a new book, Professor Susan Solomon uses previous environmental successes as a source of hope and guidance for mitigating climate change.

July 12, 2024

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Machine learning and the microscope

PhD student Xinyi Zhang is developing computational tools for analyzing cells in the age of multimodal data.

July 12, 2024

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Reasoning skills of large language models are often overestimated

New CSAIL research highlights how LLMs excel in familiar scenarios but struggle in novel ones, questioning their true reasoning abilities versus reliance on memorization.

July 11, 2024

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MIT ARCLab announces winners of inaugural Prize for AI Innovation in Space

The challenge asked teams to develop AI algorithms to track and predict satellites’ patterns of life in orbit using passively collected data

July 11, 2024

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New transistor’s superlative properties could have broad electronics applications

When learning at MIT means studying thousands of miles away

Large language models don’t behave like people, even though we may expect them to

Startup aims to flush away the problem of icky toilet seats

Machine learning unlocks secrets to advanced alloys

Math program promotes global community for at-risk Ukrainian high schoolers

Creating and verifying stable AI-controlled systems in a rigorous and flexible way

Collaborative effort supports an MIT resilient to the impacts of extreme heat

How to assess a general-purpose AI model’s reliability before it’s deployed

Q&A: What past environmental success can teach us about solving the climate crisis

Machine learning and the microscope

Reasoning skills of large language models are often overestimated

MIT ARCLab announces winners of inaugural Prize for AI Innovation in Space

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