“Virtual batteries” could lead to cheaper, cleaner power
Coordinating smart appliances and electric cars may help balance supply and demand in the power grid.
Protecting web users’ privacy
System for disguising database queries could prevent customer profiling and price gouging.
Toward printable, sensor-laden “skin” for robots
New 3-D-printed device mimics the goldbug beetle, which changes color when prodded.
A measurable improvement in STEM access for the blind
Two MIT graduate students have developed a device that provides better access to STEM materials for the blind and low-vision community.
Testing new networking protocols
New approach speeds up testing of traffic management solutions for data center networks.
Making better decisions when outcomes are uncertain
A simple statistical trick could help make a ubiquitous model of decision processes more accurate.
John Tsitsiklis appointed director of the Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems
Professor of electrical engineering and computer science will also take on the new role of associate director of the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society.
At Hollywood studios in Los Angeles, a celebration of MIT’s ingenuity and drive
Mexico City and Washington are upcoming host cities for the Better World tour.
Engineers design “tree-on-a-chip”
Microfluidic device generates passive hydraulic power, may be used to make small robots move.
Study points a way to better implants
Selectively blocking immune cells can prevent formation of scar tissue around medical devices.
Tethered nanoparticles make tumor cells more vulnerable
New strategy could improve performance of some immune-based drugs.
Worm-inspired material strengthens, changes shape in response to its environment
A bio-inspired gel material developed at MIT could help engineers control movements of soft robots.
Tracking the spread of bird flu
Asian flu strains can enter North America through Alaska, study finds.
Security for multirobot systems
New technique could protect robot teams’ communication networks from malicious hackers.