Sensor traces dopamine released by single cells
New technology could help neuroscientists understand how dopamine influences brain activity.
Engineers harness stomach acid to power tiny sensors
Ingestible electronic devices could monitor physiological conditions or deliver drugs.
3 Questions with Richard Nielsen: How political science helps combat terrorism
Assistant Professor Richard Nielsen explores why some Muslim clerics adopt the ideology of militant jihad while most do not.
Microbial manufacturing
Engineered bacteria produce rare and commercially useful compounds in large quantities.
Transit-oriented development for Mexico City
DUSP practicum proposes new approaches to mobility and housing in urban neighborhoods.
A new fight with old battle lines
Book explores what France’s LGBTQ rights battle says about identity and belonging.
Toward all-solid lithium batteries
Researchers investigate mechanics of lithium sulfides, which show promise as solid electrolytes.
Wearable AI system can detect a conversation's tone
Coupled with audio and vital-sign data, deep-learning system could someday serve as a “social coach” for people with anxiety or Asperger’s.
Transparent, gel-based robots can catch and release live fish
Made from hydrogel, robots may one day assist in surgical operations, evade underwater detection.
Testing strategies for preventing violence and crime
J-PAL North America funds randomized studies to evaluate crime-prevention programs.
Small interventions, big effects: Closing the MOOC achievement gap
Techniques that develop a sense of belonging help to improve global MOOC persistence and completion rates.
Research assistants at energy’s cutting edge
MIT graduate students in energy fields gain skills and advance knowledge while helping to move toward a low-carbon future.
A fair price to pay?
Study shows online retail prices often match store prices — and suggests why they sometimes do not.
Optimizing code
Modifying the “middle end” of a popular compiler yields more-efficient parallel programs.
Explained: Greenhouse gases
Carbon dioxide isn’t the only one that matters, and the gases vary widely in potency and duration.