Researchers create the first artificial vision system for both land and water Inspired by a fiddler crab eye, scientists developed an amphibious artificial vision system with a panoramic visual field. August 4, 2022 Read full story →
Advanced imaging reveals mired migration of neurons in Rett syndrome lab models Using organoids to model early development, researchers used an emerging microscopy technology to see that new neurons struggled to reach their developmental destination. August 3, 2022 Read full story →
For Danna Freedman, an impasse is an invitation The chemistry professor embraces the most challenging moments of her work to design molecules for quantum information science. July 31, 2022 Read full story →
New hardware offers faster computation for artificial intelligence, with much less energy Engineers working on “analog deep learning” have found a way to propel protons through solids at unprecedented speeds. July 28, 2022 Read full story →
School of Engineering second quarter 2022 awards Faculty members recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes. July 25, 2022 Read full story →
New findings reveal how neurons build and maintain their capacity to communicate Nerve cells regulate and routinely refresh the collection of calcium channels that enable them to send messages across circuit connections. July 21, 2022 Read full story →
How different cancer cells respond to drug-delivering nanoparticles The findings of a large-scale screen could help researchers design nanoparticles that target specific types of cancer. July 21, 2022 Read full story →
When cells’ tiny differences have far-reaching implications Alex Shalek’s technologies for single-cell RNA profiling can help dissect the cellular bases of complex diseases around the globe. July 21, 2022 Read full story →
Four researchers with MIT ties earn Schmidt Science Fellowships International award supports early-career scientists and engineers as they pursue interdisciplinary works. July 18, 2022 Read full story →
MIT welcomes eight MLK Visiting Professors and Scholars for 2022-23 Martin Luther King Jr. Visiting Professors and Scholars will enhance and enrich the MIT community through engagement with students and faculty. July 14, 2022 Read full story →
Microparticles could be used to deliver “self-boosting” vaccines With particles that release their payloads at different times, one injection could provide multiple vaccine doses. July 13, 2022 Read full story →
Starfish embryos swim in formation like a “living crystal” Their swirling, clustering behavior might someday inform the design of self-assembling robotic swarms. July 13, 2022 Read full story →
Pursuing progress at the nanoscale Nuclear Systems Design Project students tackle the real problem of bringing small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) technology to campus. July 11, 2022 Read full story →
Five with MIT ties win 2022 Hertz Foundation Fellowships Award provides five years of funding and access to a community of innovative scholars and leaders in science and technology. July 8, 2022 Read full story →
Summer 2022 recommended reading from MIT Enjoy these recent titles from Institute faculty and staff. July 8, 2022 Read full story →