Topic
Research
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Making driverless cars change lanes more like human drivers do
Algorithm computes “buffer zones” around autonomous vehicles and reassess them on the fly.
May 22, 2018 -
Chemists synthesize millions of proteins not found in nature
New technology could lead to development of novel “xenoprotein” drugs against infectious diseases.
May 21, 2018 -
A single-injection vaccine for the polio virus
Nanoparticles could offer a new way to help eradicate the disease worldwide.
May 21, 2018 -
TESS takes initial test image
Exoplanet-seeking satellite developed by MIT swings by moon toward final orbit.
May 18, 2018 -
Albatross robot takes flight
Autonomous glider can fly like an albatross, cruise like a sailboat.
May 18, 2018 -
Researchers develop virtual-reality testing ground for drones
With new system, drones navigate through an empty room, avoiding crashes while “seeing” a virtual world.
May 17, 2018 -
“Living drug factories” may one day replace injections
Startup develops implantable, encased cells that live in the body and secrete insulin and other therapeutics.
May 16, 2018 -
New theory describes intricacies of a splashing droplet
Findings may help track movement of pesticides and biological contaminants.
May 16, 2018 -
Device that recycles vaporized water from power plants wins MIT $100K
Eight teams pitched business ideas, and three took home cash prizes, at the annual entrepreneurship competition.
May 16, 2018 -
Plug-and-play diagnostic devices
Modular blocks could enable labs around the world to cheaply and easily build their own diagnostics.
May 16, 2018 -
Showcasing the results of students' real-world research
SuperUROP and Masterworks participants share the findings of their intensive hands-on projects.
May 15, 2018 -
CS+HASS SuperUROP debuts with nine research projects
In yearlong program, MIT students apply computer science to humanities, arts, and social science research.
May 15, 2018 -
Going with the flow
Ken Kamrin’s model of granular material flow could impact how we interact with sand, soil, pills, industrial materials, and more.
May 13, 2018 -
Workshop explores intertwined future of food production, water, and climate
Choices by consumers and farmers can help limit global warming, but climate change may also curtail those choices in the future.
May 11, 2018 -
Understanding the proton's weak side
Research from the Qweak experiment provides a precision measurement of the proton’s weak charge. narrows the search for new physics.
May 10, 2018 -
For food-aid recipients, information is power
A simple card explaining a government aid program leads to more rice for poor villagers in Indonesia.
May 9, 2018 -
Fundamental equations guide marine robots to optimal sampling sites
New principled approach helps autonomous underwater vehicles explore the ocean in an intelligent, energy-efficient manner.
May 9, 2018 -
MIT-Abu Dhabi collaboration fosters thriving academic network
May 9, 2018 -
Celebrating 21st century statistics
MIT Statistics and Data Science Conference highlights new approaches and varied applications.
May 8, 2018 -
3Q: Hazel Sive on MIT-Africa
Faculty director discusses the future of the initiative and Africa’s position as a global priority for the Institute.
May 7, 2018