J-WAFS awards over $1.3 million in fourth round of seed grant funding
Eleven principal investigators from six MIT departments will receive grants totaling over $1.3 million, overhead free, for research on food and water challenges.
Eleven principal investigators from six MIT departments will receive grants totaling over $1.3 million, overhead free, for research on food and water challenges.
Ultra-low-power sensors carrying genetically engineered bacteria can detect gastric bleeding.
Nanoparticles carrying two drugs can cross the blood-brain barrier and shrink glioblastoma tumors.
Researchers design 3-D-printed, driverless boats that can provide transport and self-assemble into other floating structures.
New dispatching approach could cut the number of cars on the road while meeting rider demand.
Study tracks eye movement to determine how well people understand English as a foreign language.
Algorithm computes “buffer zones” around autonomous vehicles and reassess them on the fly.
New technology could lead to development of novel “xenoprotein” drugs against infectious diseases.
Nanoparticles could offer a new way to help eradicate the disease worldwide.
Exoplanet-seeking satellite developed by MIT swings by moon toward final orbit.
With new system, drones navigate through an empty room, avoiding crashes while “seeing” a virtual world.
Startup develops implantable, encased cells that live in the body and secrete insulin and other therapeutics.
Findings may help track movement of pesticides and biological contaminants.
Eight teams pitched business ideas, and three took home cash prizes, at the annual entrepreneurship competition.