Outside the classroom, students create future businesses
Members of MIT’s ‘entrepreneurial ecosystem’ say it abounds in resources to help the would-be business founder.
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Brain rhythms are key to learning
New study from MIT neuroscientists finds that brain waves shift frequency as a new task becomes routine.
Dyslexia independent of IQ
Brain-imaging study suggests that reading difficulties are the same regardless of overall intelligence — and that more children could benefit from support in school.
Simple security for wireless
Researchers demonstrate the first wireless security scheme that can protect against “man-in-the-middle” attacks — but doesn’t require a password.
Finding the right IT tools for persons with disabilities
As another academic year comes into view, ATIC staff are out in front, testing IT tools for those who have various disabilities or temporary injuries, such as visual or hearing impairments, dyslexia, or repetitive strain injuries.
Video: Learning by design
Edgerton Center-run workshop gives high school students a hands-on tutorial in engineering.
Defibrillator for stalled software
A new tool interrupts the ‘infinite loops’ that cause computer hang-ups, letting users save data and finish tasks before restarting a stalled program.
Recognizing voices depends on language ability
Study finds that for people with dyslexia, it’s much harder to identify who is speaking.
The tallest tree in the land
New model predicts maximum tree height across the United States; gives information about forest density, carbon storage.
President Hockfield stresses innovation in speech to U.S. governors
‘Lasting economic growth emerges from the most advanced science, mathematics and technology,’ she says.
Don’t (always) talk to your neighbor
Sloan research says companies should consider costs when investing in knowledge transfer between co-workers.
Improving recommendation systems
Researchers believe that comparing products, rather than rating them on an absolute scale, will lead to algorithms that better predict customers’ preferences.
A new way to build nanostructures
Combining top-down and bottom-up approaches, new low-cost method could be a boon to research with a variety of applications.
Extreme electric racing
MIT’s eSuperbike charges up for an eco-friendly edition of the Isle of Man motorcycle race.