New findings could point the way to “valleytronics”
Researchers clear hurdles toward a new kind of 2-D microchip using different electron properties.
CSAIL opens lab to 150 local students for Hour of Code
Robots, virtual visit from will.i.am aim to get kids excited about programming.
Computers that teach by example
New system enables pattern-recognition systems to convey what they learn to humans.
New 2-D quantum materials for nanoelectronics
MIT team provides theoretical roadmap to making 2-D electronics with novel properties.
Hewlett Foundation funds new MIT initiative on cybersecurity policy
Largest-ever private commitment to cybersecurity establishes major new academic centers.
Recommendation theory
Model for evaluating product-recommendation algorithms suggests that trial and error get it right.
MIT computer scientists can predict the price of Bitcoin
CSAIL/LIDS team's algorithm doubles initial investment in under two months.
Getting metabolism right
Analysis of 89 models of metabolic processes finds flaws in 44 of them — but suggests corrections.
Hacking for good
Alumni's software uses hacking tricks to catch vulnerabilities on websites before they're exploited.
Making drones more customizable
Airware’s operating system makes drones simple to build and modify for multiple applications.
Manual control
Oblong Industries brings gesture-control technology from Hollywood to corporate conference rooms.
An end to drug errors?
Mint Solutions tackles medication errors with scanning system that ensures patients get the right pills.
Unlocking the potential of simulation software
Novel software by Akselos drastically increases speed, ease of 3-D engineering simulations.