Seemingly similar, two neurons show distinct styles as they interact with the same muscle partner Diversity in how cells talk to the muscle they innervate reveal distinct propensities for change, or “plasticity.” July 20, 2020 Read full story →
A mechanical way to stimulate neurons Magnetic nanodiscs can be activated by an external magnetic field, providing a research tool for studying neural responses. July 19, 2020 Read full story →
Faculty receive funding to develop artificial intelligence techniques to combat Covid-19 C3.ai Digital Transformation Institute awards $5.4 million to top researchers to steer how society responds to the pandemic. July 17, 2020 Read full story →
LEAH Knox Scholars Program kicks off fourth summer The science program for local high school students is remote this year, as MIT instructors create at-home lab experiences. July 14, 2020 Read full story →
Communicating the “beauty and complexity” of science With a newly minted PhD, Fernanda de Araújo Ferreira now explores the scientific enterprise through journalism. July 13, 2020 Read full story →
At home and abroad with MISTI 2020 MISTI’s popular programs adapt to changing global circumstances in the wake of Covid-19. July 13, 2020 Read full story →
Flatworms muscle new eyes' wiring into their brains Peter Reddien's lab at the Whitehead Institute takes a step forward in understanding how neural circuits could be regenerated in adults. July 8, 2020 Read full story →
Helping drug-delivering particles squeeze through a syringe MIT engineers are using computing modeling to prevent microparticles from clogging during injections. July 8, 2020 Read full story →
Signs of Covid-19 may be hidden in speech signals Processing vocal recordings of infected but asymptomatic people reveals potential indicators of Covid-19. July 8, 2020 Read full story →
Nine MIT School of Science professors receive tenure for 2020 Professors earn tenure in the departments of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. July 7, 2020 Read full story →
MIT announces plans for fall 2020 semester Extensive safety protocols will undergird the return of additional students and staff to campus. July 7, 2020 Read full story →
Universal musical harmony Acoustic and biological constraints shape how we hear harmony across cultures. July 1, 2020 Read full story →
How worms move: Dopamine helps nematodes coordinate motor behaviors To spy on worms for days on end, Picower Institute scientists invent a new open-source microscopy platform. June 30, 2020 Read full story →
Twelve MIT faculty honored as “Committed to Caring” for 2020-2021 Honor recognizes faculty mentors who devote true attention to students’ well-being. June 30, 2020 Read full story →
Learning during lockdown Whether seeking a career change or rediscovering intellectual pursuits, learners worldwide turn to MITx courses. June 30, 2020 Read full story →