Speedy robo-gripper reflexively organizes cluttered spaces
Rather than start from scratch after a failed attempt, the pick-and-place robot adapts in the moment to get a better hold.
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Rob Macfarlane synthesizes new composite materials by manipulating their structure at the nanometer scale.
Six from MIT awarded 2023 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Fellowship funds graduate studies for outstanding immigrants and children of immigrants.
MIT Solve names Hala Hanna as new executive director
Hanna chosen to continue building MIT Solve into a global community with lasting impact on the world's biggest challenges.
Researchers 3D print a miniature vacuum pump
The device would be a key component of a portable mass spectrometer that could help monitor pollutants, perform medical diagnoses in remote areas, or test Martian soil.
Learner in Afghanistan reaches beyond barriers to pursue career in data science
MIT ReACT and Innovation Leadership Bootcamp provide valuable opportunities.
3 Questions: New MIT major and its role in fighting climate change
Ali Jadbabaie and Robert van der Hilst discuss how a new joint degree program in climate system science and engineering will prepare students to solve global-scale environmental problems.
AI system can generate novel proteins that meet structural design targets
These tunable proteins could be used to create new materials with specific mechanical properties, like toughness or flexibility.
Drones navigate unseen environments with liquid neural networks
MIT researchers exhibit a new advancement in autonomous drone navigation, using brain-inspired liquid neural networks that excel in out-of-distribution scenarios.
Encouraging a scientific habit of the mind
Abdullahi Tsanni wants to broaden understanding and expand coverage of science research in Africa.
MIT PhD students honored for their work to solve critical issues in water and food
Gokul Sampath and Jie Yun have been named 2023-24 J-WAFS Fellows.
MIT engineers devise technology to prevent fouling in photobioreactors for CO2 capture
Applying a small voltage to the walls of algae growing tanks can prevent cloudy buildup and allow more photosynthesis to happen.
MIT CSAIL researchers discuss frontiers of generative AI
Experts convene to peek under the hood of AI-generated code, language, and images as well as its capabilities, limitations, and future impact.
An easier way to get bugs out of programming languages
Developed at MIT, D2X is a new tool that makes it easy to debug any domain-specific programming language.
Mel King Community Fellowship Program upholds the late civil rights activist’s legacy
Created by community organizer and MIT adjunct professor emeritus Mel King, the program continues to empower and connect changemakers.