How MIT’s Steel Research Group led to a groundbreaking national materials initiative
Founder Gregory B. Olson reflects on past and continuing high-impact work as the group turns 40.
Lidar helps gas industry find methane leaks and avoid costly losses
Lincoln Laboratory transitioned its optical-amplifier technology to Bridger Photonics for commercialization, enhancing US energy security and efficiency.
Lincoln Laboratory technologies win seven R&D 100 Awards for 2025
Inventions that protect US service members, advance computing, and enhance communications are recognized among the year's most significant new products.
AI and machine learning for engineering design
Popular mechanical engineering course applies machine learning and AI theory to real-world engineering design.
A greener way to 3D print stronger stuff
MIT CSAIL researchers developed SustainaPrint, a system that reinforces only the weakest zones of eco-friendly 3D prints, achieving strong results with less plastic.
A new generative AI approach to predicting chemical reactions
System developed at MIT could provide realistic predictions for a wide variety of reactions, while maintaining real-world physical constraints.
New technologies tackle brain health assessment for the military
Tools build on years of research at Lincoln Laboratory to develop a rapid brain health screening capability and may also be applicable to civilian settings such as sporting events and medical offices.
Imaging tech promises deepest looks yet into living brain tissue at single-cell resolution
By combining several cutting-edge imaging technologies, a new microscope system could enable unprecedentedly deep and precise visualization of metabolic and neuronal activity, potentially even in humans.
A boost for the precision of genome editing
Researchers develop a fast-acting, cell-permeable protein system to control CRISPR-Cas9, reducing off-target effects and advancing gene therapy.
Ushering in a new era of suture-free tissue reconstruction for better healing
MIT spinout Tissium recently secured FDA marketing authorization of a biopolymer platform for nerve repair.
Mapping cells in time and space: New tool reveals a detailed history of tumor growth
Researchers developed a tool to recreate cells’ family trees. Comparing cells’ lineages and locations within a tumor provided insights into factors shaping tumor growth.
InvenTeams turns students into inventors
The Lemelson-MIT program challenges student teams across the country to solve problems in their communities — and present their inventions at MIT.
New machine-learning application to help researchers predict chemical properties
ChemXploreML makes advanced chemical predictions easier and faster — without requiring deep programming skills.
Walk-through screening system enhances security at airports nationwide
Lincoln Laboratory's 3D microwave imaging technology for detecting concealed threats was integrated into HEXWAVE, commercially developed by Liberty Defense.
Designing across cultural and geographic divides
Through a collaboration between the MIT first-year learning community Terrascope, Diné College, and University of Puerto Rico, students learn fundamental design principles — and much more.