DNA particles that mimic viruses hold promise as vaccines
Using a DNA-based scaffold carrying viral proteins, researchers created a vaccine that provokes a strong antibody response against SARS-CoV-2.
AgeLab’s Bryan Reimer named to US Department of Transportation innovation committee
Research scientist will help ensure that transportation’s future is safe, efficient, sustainable, equitable, and transformative.
Middle-school students meet a beam of electrons, and excitement results
EMERGE program ignites interest in science through hands-on electron microscopy.
Study: Smart devices’ ambient light sensors pose imaging privacy risk
The ambient light sensors responsible for smart devices’ brightness adjustments can capture images of touch interactions like swiping and tapping for hackers.
Benchtop test quickly identifies extremely impact-resistant materials
High-speed experiments can help identify lightweight, protective “metamaterials” for spacecraft, vehicles, helmets, or other objects.
School of Engineering fourth quarter 2023 awards
Faculty and researchers across MIT’s School of Engineering receive many awards in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
Susan Solomon wins VinFuture Award for Female Innovators
The award recognizes Solomon’s contributions to understanding ozone depletion and the creation of the Montreal Protocol.
MIT Faculty Founder Initiative announces finalists for second competition
Twelve researchers selected as finalists for 2023-24 MIT-Royalty Pharma Prize Competition to support female entrepreneurs in biotech.
Q&A: A blueprint for sustainable innovation
Atacama Biomaterials, co-founded by Paloma Gonzalez-Rojas SM ’15, PhD ’21, combines architecture, machine learning, and chemical engineering to create eco-friendly materials.
New model predicts how shoe properties affect a runner’s performance
Developed by MIT engineers, the model could be a tool for designers looking to innovate in sneaker design.
What to do about AI in health?
Although artificial intelligence in health has shown great promise, pressure is mounting for regulators around the world to act, as AI tools demonstrate potentially harmful outcomes.
Rowing in the right direction
Senior and MIT Crew member Tatum Wilhelm balances her chemical engineering and anthropology studies with early mornings on the Charles River.
Solving complex problems with technology and varied perspectives at Sphere Las Vegas
To make the new entertainment venue a reality, Jared Miller ’98, MBA ’03, SM ’03 assembled a team that reflected his experience at MIT.
A new drug candidate can shrink kidney cysts
A compound originally developed to treat cancer could be repurposed to treat polycystic kidney disease, an inherited condition that can lead to kidney failure.
Baran Mensah: Savoring college life in a new country
From robotics to dance, the MIT senior has made it his mission to explore as many new experiences as possible at the Institute.