How machine-learning models can amplify inequities in medical diagnosis and treatment
MIT researchers investigate the causes of health care disparities among underrepresented groups.
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Studying how children learn words with no meaning
Project leaders at the MIT Language Acquisition Lab say their research could shed new light on the nature of language learning.
AI models are powerful, but are they biologically plausible?
A new study bridging neuroscience and machine learning offers insights into the potential role of astrocytes in the human brain.
Invisible tagging system enhances 3D object tracking
Developed by MIT researchers, BrightMarkers are invisible fluorescent tags embedded in physical objects to enhance motion tracking, virtual reality, and object detection.
A new way to evaluate the impact of medical research
Evaluating articles and journals using a new “diversity index” could promote a wider range of perspectives and better global health outcomes, researchers say.
Professor Emeritus Sanjoy Mitter, expert in the theoretical foundations of systems, communication, and control, dies at 89
The former director of LIDS was a beloved professor who blended intellectual rigor with curiosity.
A welcome new pipeline for students invested in clean energy
Fusion Undergraduate Scholars (FUSars) program offers students in-depth research opportunities in fusion science and energy.
Field campaign assesses vulnerabilities of 5G networks
A Lincoln Laboratory team visited Hill Air Force Base in Utah to determine how susceptible the latest-generation mobile network is to detection, geolocation, and jamming.
AI model can help determine where a patient’s cancer arose
Predictions from the OncoNPC model could enable doctors to choose targeted treatments for difficult-to-treat tumors.
New method simplifies the construction process for complex materials
With a new, user-friendly interface, researchers can quickly design many cellular metamaterial structures that have unique mechanical properties.
Using AI to protect against AI image manipulation
“PhotoGuard,” developed by MIT CSAIL researchers, prevents unauthorized image manipulation, safeguarding authenticity in the era of advanced generative models.
A wearable ultrasound scanner could detect breast cancer earlier
The new device, which can be incorporated into a bra, could allow more frequent monitoring of patients at high risk for breast cancer.
A new dataset of Arctic images will spur artificial intelligence research
The dataset, being collected as part of a US Coast Guard science mission, will be released open source to help advance naval mission planning and climate change studies.
Moving days for MIT’s history
The MIT Museum is preparing to transfer its enormous collection — and making a few surprising discoveries along the way.
A faster way to teach a robot
A new technique helps a nontechnical user understand why a robot failed, and then fine-tune it with minimal effort to perform a task effectively.