MIT engineers develop stickers that can see inside the body
New stamp-sized ultrasound adhesives produce clear images of heart, lungs, and other internal organs.
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Quantum sensor can detect electromagnetic signals of any frequency
MIT engineers expand the capabilities of these ultrasensitive nanoscale detectors, with potential uses for quantum computing and biological sensing.
Stronger security for smart devices
Researchers demonstrate two security methods that efficiently protect analog-to-digital converters from powerful attacks that aim to steal user data.
Faster computing results without fear of errors
Researchers developed a new system that can make computer programs run faster, while guaranteeing accuracy.
How the brain responds to surprising events
Unexpected outcomes trigger release of noradrenaline, which helps the brain focus its attention and learn from the event.
A helping hand for robotic manipulator design
With modular components and an easy-to-use 3D interface, this interactive design pipeline enables anyone to create their own customized robotic hand.
An easier way to teach robots new skills
Researchers have developed a technique that enables a robot to learn a new pick-and-place task with only a handful of human demonstrations.
Solving the challenges of robotic pizza-making
A new technique could enable a robot to manipulate squishy objects like pizza dough or soft materials like clothing.
Computational modeling guides development of new materials
Chemical engineers use neural networks to discover the properties of metal-organic frameworks, for catalysis and other applications.
Artificial intelligence system rapidly predicts how two proteins will attach
The machine-learning model could help scientists speed the development of new medicines.
Physicists watch as ultracold atoms form a crystal of quantum tornadoes
The new observations record a key crossover from classical to quantum behavior.
Giving robots social skills
A new machine-learning system helps robots understand and perform certain social interactions.
Hamed Okhravi is named co-chair of DARPA cybersecurity study
A cyber systems expert at Lincoln Laboratory, Okhravi will help investigate bold solutions to fundamental cyber vulnerabilities.
Deep learning helps predict new drug combinations to fight Covid-19
Neural network identifies synergistic drug blends for treating viruses like SARS-CoV-2.
Researchers find a new way to control magnets
Reversible system can flip the magnetic orientation of particles with a small voltage; could lead to faster data storage and smaller sensors.