Topic
Research
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Technique spots warning signs of extreme events
Method may help predict hotspots of instability affecting climate, aircraft performance, and ocean circulation.
September 22, 2017 -
MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory launches seed grant program
New program eases access to the MIT Reactor for MIT faculty and research staff.
September 21, 2017 -
Kerry Emanuel: This year’s hurricanes are a taste of the future
Climate scientist describes physics behind expected increase in storm strength due to climate change.
September 21, 2017 -
Babies can learn that hard work pays off
Study finds infants try harder after seeing adults struggle to achieve a goal.
September 21, 2017 -
Projects make inroads on global food and water challenges
MIT researchers supported by J-WAFS present results of their work on food and water security.
September 21, 2017 -
New analysis explains role of defects in metal oxides
Harnessing these imperfections could have implications for computer memory and energy conversion.
September 21, 2017 -
New leadership for MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab
Computer vision and machine learning expert Antonio Torralba to lead new artificial intelligence research lab.
September 20, 2017 -
Mathematics predicts a sixth mass extinction
By 2100, oceans may hold enough carbon to launch mass extermination of species in future millennia.
September 20, 2017 -
Bio-inspired approach to RNA delivery
New technique could make it easier to use mRNA to treat disease or deliver vaccines.
September 19, 2017 -
MIT and Tsinghua University sign urban innovation agreement
Future City Innovation Connector to support projects addressing rapid growth of Chinese cities.
September 19, 2017 -
Blood testing via sound waves may replace some tissue biopsies
Microfluidic device uses acoustics to quickly analyze blood for signatures of cancer and other diseases.
September 18, 2017 -
Analyzing the language of color
Cognitive scientists find that people can more easily communicate warmer colors than cool ones.
September 18, 2017 -
A new approach to ultrafast light pulses
Unusual fluorescent materials could be used for rapid light-based communications systems.
September 18, 2017 -
New mass spectrometer will help develop better training for bomb-sniffing dogs
Researchers advance quantitative canine training evaluations.
September 14, 2017 -
One vaccine injection could carry many doses
Microparticles created by new 3-D fabrication method could release drugs or vaccines long after injection.
September 14, 2017 -
Investigating a big dam concrete problem
Researchers working to address concrete durability get a close look at the impacts of a chemical reaction known to cause structural problems.
September 13, 2017 -
Researchers identify opportunities to improve quality, reduce cost of global food assistance delivery
Research from MIT's CITE program leverages a procurement process to identify opportunities for improving food aid supply chains.
September 13, 2017 -
Studies help explain link between autism, severe infection during pregnancy
Bacterial populations in mother’s GI tract may play a central role.
September 13, 2017 -
“Peel-and-go” printable structures fold themselves
Expanding polymer enables self-folding without heating or immersion in water.
September 13, 2017 -
Stick, peel, or bounce: Controlling a freezing droplet’s fate
MIT study reveals a new way to enhance or reduce the adhesion of freezing droplets.
September 11, 2017