Ultrasonic device dramatically speeds harvesting of water from the air
The system can be paired with any atmospheric water harvesting material to shake out drinking water in minutes instead of hours.
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Bigger datasets aren’t always better
MIT researchers developed a way to identify the smallest dataset that guarantees optimal solutions to complex problems.
From nanoscale to global scale: Advancing MIT’s special initiatives in manufacturing, health, and climate
MIT.nano cleanroom complex named after Robert Noyce PhD ’53 at the 2025 Nano Summit.
Understanding the nuances of human-like intelligence
Associate Professor Phillip Isola studies the ways in which intelligent machines “think,” in an effort to safely integrate AI into human society.
Leading quantum at an inflection point
The MIT Quantum Initiative is taking shape, leveraging quantum breakthroughs to drive the future of scientific and technological progress.
Teaching robots to map large environments
A new approach developed at MIT could help a search-and-rescue robot navigate an unpredictable environment by rapidly generating an accurate map of its surroundings.
New therapeutic brain implants could defy the need for surgery
MIT researchers created microscopic wireless electronic devices that travel through blood and implant in target brain regions, where they provide electrical stimulation.
A faster problem-solving tool that guarantees feasibility
The FSNet system, developed at MIT, could help power grid operators rapidly find feasible solutions for optimizing the flow of electricity.
Using classic physical phenomena to solve new problems
Marco Graffiedi, a doctoral student in nuclear science and engineering, is researching quenching processes to help cool nuclear cores, and NASA craft the next generation of space vehicles.
Q&A: How MITHIC is fostering a culture of collaboration at MIT
A presidential initiative, the MIT Human Insight Collaborative is supporting new interdisciplinary initiatives and projects across the Institute.
The brain power behind sustainable AI
PhD student Miranda Schwacke explores how computing inspired by the human brain can fuel energy-efficient artificial intelligence.
Creating AI that matters
How the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab is shaping AI-sociotechnical systems for the future.
Over 1,000 MIT students inspired to work toward climate solutions
Incoming students tested the climate simulation tool En-ROADS with the goal of creating “a healthier, safer, more prosperous, and more sustainable world.”
Solar energy startup Active Surfaces wins inaugural PITCH.nano competition
Twelve START.nano companies competed for the grand prize of nanoBucks to be used at MIT.nano’s facilities.
School of Engineering welcomes new faculty in 2024-25
The newest MIT engineering faculty are conducting research across a diverse range of subject areas.