Nanoscale mechanics could enable brain-inspired computing
A new device uses reconfigurable motion to mimic the firing behavior of a neuron, which could lead to more efficient computing.
New AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise
This patient-specific method, called xvr, helps doctors use X-rays for surgical navigation in fields such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.
Lifesaving Lincoln Laboratory device wins 2026 Excellence in Technology Transfer Award
The handheld catheterization device AI-GUIDE, created by Lincoln Laboratory and Massachusetts General Hospital, promises improved health outcomes for injured service members and civilians.
Injectable nanodevices could provide effective treatment for drug-resistant glioblastoma
MIT researchers show implanted nanoantennas can be activated wirelessly to kill brain cancer cells without damage to healthy tissue.
Fabrication platform could enable flexible, transparent next-generation photonic chips
This scalable process produces high-performance chips for applications like discreet wearables or pliable augmented-reality displays.
MIT selected to lead new NSF materials research center
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center unites researchers across disciplines to develop technologies for medical imaging, sustainable metals production, and next-generation electronics.
Personalized physical therapy: Stroke rehabilitation powered by AI
MIT engineers introduce an adaptive physical therapy system that uses generative AI to learn from physical therapists and interactively support stroke patients.
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
MIT engineers whip up a more breathable hydrogel
The new aerated material could enable longer-lasting bandages, implants, and wearable sensors.
3D-printed devices could streamline the production of drug-delivery microparticles
The cost-effective devices, which can be built in hours, leverage electrospray emitter technology to efficiently produce three-layered particles at scale.
New chip can protect wireless biomedical devices from quantum attacks
Ultra-efficient chip design enables extremely strong cryptography algorithms to run on energy-constrained edge devices.
MIT-Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub convenes leaders to advance pediatric health
The Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub brings together clinicians, researchers, and industry to bridge the gap between discovery and care.
New bioadhesive strategy can prevent fibrous encapsulation around device implants on peripheral nerves
Inspired by traditional acupuncture, the approach has potential to impact all implantable bioelectronic devices, enabling applications such as hypertension mitigation.
New therapeutic brain implants could defy the need for surgery
MIT researchers created microscopic wireless electronic devices that travel through blood and implant in target brain regions, where they provide electrical stimulation.
Injectable antenna could safely power deep-tissue medical implants
The technology would allow battery-free, minimally invasive, scalable bioelectronic implants such as pacemakers, neuromodulators, and body process monitors.