An automated health care system that understands when to step in Machine learning system from MIT CSAIL can look at chest X-rays to diagnose pneumonia — and also knows when to defer to a radiologist. July 31, 2020 Read full story →
Algorithm finds hidden connections between paintings at the Met A team from MIT helped create an image retrieval system to find the closest matches of paintings from different artists and cultures. July 29, 2020 Read full story →
With Perseverance and a little MOXIE, MIT is going to Mars Led by MIT researchers, one of the experiments aboard the next mission to the Red Planet aims to generate oxygen from Martian air. July 29, 2020 Read full story →
Shining a light on the quantum world With funding from MISTI, physicists at MIT and in Israel collaborate to improve understanding and use of quantum light. July 27, 2020 Read full story →
Fellowship is at the heart of emergency response in Nigeria Alumni from MISTI’s Empowering the Teachers program innovate together to save lives. July 23, 2020 Read full story →
A new way to control experimentation with dreams Device not only helps record dream reports, but also guides dreams toward particular themes. July 21, 2020 Read full story →
In his element in the chem lab and the kickboxing ring PhD student Levi Knippel is dedicated to making the Department of Chemistry “a community that everyone wants to be a part of.” July 20, 2020 Read full story →
Tackling the misinformation epidemic with “In Event of Moon Disaster” New website from the MIT Center for Advanced Virtuality rewrites an important moment in history to educate the public on the dangers of deepfakes. July 20, 2020 Read full story →
Op-ed: International scholars are vital to American innovation and competitiveness Writing in The New York Times, President Reif says recently rescinded ICE policy reflected “a stark misreading of our national interest.” 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 →
Bringing the benefits of in-person collaboration to the virtual world The startup Spatial uses an augmented reality platform to make people feel like they’re working side by side. July 10, 2020 Read full story →
Empowering kids to address Covid-19 through coding MIT App Inventor Challenge allows children to create apps that tackle the coronavirus pandemic. July 9, 2020 Read full story →
MIT Libraries staff honored with 2020 Infinite Mile Awards Staff members recognized for creating community, upholding values, and responding heroically to the Covid-19 pandemic. July 8, 2020 Read full story →
Remote panel of “oldest old” finds virtual life amid pandemic Moving online, AgeLab research and outreach program for individuals 85 and older reveals surprising outcomes and extends MIT’s reach. July 7, 2020 Read full story →