Living LEGOs
Mathematical modeling speeds up the process of programming bacterial systems to self-assemble into desired 2D shapes.
New J-WAFS-led project combats food insecurity
The Jameel Index for Food Trade and Vulnerability — a project supported by Community Jameel — will study the implications of climate change on food security as they relate to trade.
MIT engineers devise a recipe for improving any autonomous robotic system
A new general-purpose optimizer can speed up the design of walking robots, self-driving vehicles, and other autonomous systems.
Artificial neural networks model face processing in autism
A new computational model could explain differences in recognizing facial emotions.
Companies use MIT research to identify and respond to supply chain risks
Pinpointing risks can also help businesses save money as they become more resilient.
New CRISPR-based map ties every human gene to its function
Jonathan Weissman and collaborators used their single-cell sequencing tool Perturb-seq on every expressed gene in the human genome, linking each to its job in the cell.
Study finds natural sources of air pollution exceed air quality guidelines in many regions
MIT research highlights the opportunity to rethink global air quality guidelines.
How the universe got its magnetic field
By studying the dynamics of plasma turbulence, MIT researchers are helping to solve one of the mysteries of the origins of cosmological magnetic fields.
MIT J-WAFS announces 2022 seed grant recipients
The grants total over $1 million in support of research that addresses issues in the water and food sectors.
Lindsay Case and Guangyu Robert Yang named 2022 Searle Scholars
MIT cell biologist and computational neuroscientist recognized for their innovative research contributions.
Team creates map for production of eco-friendly metals
New understanding of metal electrolysis could help optimize production of metals like lithium and iron.
Q&A: Chris Rackauckas on the equations at the heart of practically everything
Have a question about numerical differential equations? Odds are this CSAIL research affiliate has already addressed it.
Absent legislative victory, the president can still meet US climate goals
Study finds activating a Clean Air Act provision could deliver major climate, health, and economic benefits.
Machine learning, harnessed to extreme computing, aids fusion energy development
Linking techniques from machine learning with advanced numerical simulations, MIT researchers take an important step in state-of-the-art predictions for fusion plasmas.
What choices does the world need to make to keep global warming below 2 C?
New study reveals multiple pathways for a successful energy transition by 2050.