Researchers teach LLMs to solve complex planning challenges
This new framework leverages a model’s reasoning abilities to create a “smart assistant” that finds the optimal solution to multistep problems.
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Deep-dive dinners are the norm for tuna and swordfish, MIT oceanographers find
These big fish get most of their food from the ocean’s “twilight zone,” a deep, dark region the commercial fishing industry is eyeing with interest.
Technology developed by MIT engineers makes pesticides stick to plant leaves
With the new system, farmers could significantly cut their use of pesticides and fertilizers, saving money and reducing runoff.
Professor Emeritus Lee Grodzins, pioneer in nuclear physics, dies at 98
An MIT faculty member for 40 years, Grodzins performed groundbreaking studies of the weak interaction, led in detection technology, and co-founded the Union of Concerned Scientists.
J-WAFS: Supporting food and water research across MIT
For the past decade, the Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab has strengthened MIT faculty efforts in water and food research and innovation.
Cleaning up critical minerals and materials production, using microwave plasma
With technology developed at MIT, 6K is helping to bring critical materials production back to the U.S. without toxic byproducts.
Timeless virtues, new technologies
Engineer and historian David Mindell’s new book provides a roadmap for thinking about the future of industry.
Toward sustainable decarbonization of aviation in Latin America
Special report describes targets for advancing technologically feasible and economically viable strategies.
Bryan Reimer named to FAA Rulemaking Committee
CTL research scientist will provide recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration focused on the most significant human-factor risks to aviation safety.
MIT Global SCALE Network named No. 1 supply chain and logistics master’s program for 2024-25
Eighth consecutive top spot reflects global excellence in education and research.
The role of modeling in the energy transition
At the MITEI Fall Colloquium, the administrator of the US Energy Information Administration explained why long-term energy models are not forecasting tools — and why they’re still vitally important.
Richard Locke PhD ’89 named dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management
A former faculty member, the accomplished scholar and energetic leader returns to the Institute with a broad vision and deep experience.
Enabling a circular economy in the built environment
A better understanding of construction industry stakeholders’ motivations can lead to greater adoption of circular practices.
MIT K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics celebrates Sierra Leone’s inaugural class of orthotic and prosthetic clinicians
MIT and Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health launch specialized program to train future clinicians on the fabrication of artificial limbs and braces for people with disabilities.
Decarbonizing heavy industry with thermal batteries
MIT spinout Electrified Thermal Solutions has developed an electrically conductive firebrick that stores heat at high enough temperatures to power industrial processes.