Computer model matches humans at predicting how objects move
“3-D physics engine” from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory simulates the human brain to infer physical properties.
Global reductions in mercury emissions should lead to billions in economic benefits for U.S.
Benefits from international regulations may double those of domestic policy.
A healthy breakdown
Researchers discover how some organisms process oxalate, a molecule that can harm humans.
Pappalardo Fellow Or Hen wins Israel Physical Society graduate research prize
First time prize is awarded in experimental nuclear physics.
Michael Artin and Shirley Jackson win nation’s highest honor in science and technology
Mathematician and MIT Corporation life member named National Medal of Science recipients.
Machines that learn like people
Algorithms could learn to recognize objects from a few examples, not millions; may better model human cognition.
MITEI names co-chairs of Energy Education Task Force
Professors Hager and Ram are the new co-chairs of MITEI’s Energy Education Task Force and the Energy Minor Oversight Committee.
Four MIT faculty named 2015 fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
Belcher, Bhatia, Brown, and Horvitz recognized for demonstrating a prolific spirit of innovation and invention resulting in a tangible impact on society.
Study finds altered brain chemistry in people with autism
Neuroscientists link autism to reduced activity of key neurotransmitter in human brain.
Study assesses solar photovoltaic technologies
MIT researchers recommend rapidly scaling up current silicon-based systems while continuing to work on other technologies.
Music in the brain
For the first time, scientists identify a neural population highly selective for music.
Susan Hockfield chosen to serve as AAAS president-elect
Former MIT president to begin three-year term on AAAS Board of Directors in February.
Reducing waste and inefficiency, while increasing access and profits, propels MIT Energy Hackathon
Eight real-world industry challenges fuel teams’ competitive spirit and impressive results.
A new fusion collaboration for MIT
Members of the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center celebrate first operations of the world's largest fusion experiment, Wendelstein 7-X.