Lung cancer “breathalyzer” wins $100K Entrepreneurship Competition
Team’s smartphone-connected device can detect lung cancer early from a single breath.
J-WAFS conference reflects growing interest in food and water research
The MIT community turned out in force, along with attendees from the corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors.
MIT team’s “brain” for microgrids wins Clean Energy Prize
Six teams split $225,000 in prizes at the annual competition that funds clean-energy ideas.
Team wins prize for bringing rentable refrigeration to India’s food supply chain
Modular boxes that keep food shipments fresh win Rabobank-MIT Food and Agribusiness Innovation Prize.
U.S. Department of Energy leaders highlight clean energy research, career opportunities
Sustainable transportation, grid modernization, building efficiency among topics at MIT Energy Initiative event with Department of Energy's David Danielson.
Method for earlier detection of leukemia wins $300,000 grant
Team takes home grand prize from Koch Institute’s unique research-grant pitch competition.
Reprogramming gut bacteria as “living therapeutics”
Daily doses of synthetic biotics developed by startup Synologic may sense, treat metabolic diseases.
App that provides “nutrition receipts” for groceries wins IDEAS Global Challenge
Twelve teams competing in social-entrepreneurship competition split $97,500 in cash prizes.
Letter to Congress outlines role of MIT endowment
MIT President L. Rafael Reif responds to Congressional request for information.
Easier access to patent data
In MIT talk, U.S. Patent Office director Michelle Lee announces new initiatives for public data use.
Building Global Innovators program invites applications
Global innovation accelerator seeks its next batch of technology-based entrepreneurs.
Startup bringing driverless taxi service to Singapore
Fleet of autonomous vehicles will serve as convenient form of public transit while reducing emissions.
Plotting the complex path of products
Startup’s software maps out convoluted supply chains for companies and consumers
New chemistries found for liquid batteries
Grid-scale approach to rechargeable power storage gets new arsenal of possible materials.
Harvard attorney to head BU Law’s Technology and Cyberlaw Clinic
Andy Sellars to lead clinic that advises MIT students on laws regarding technology and the Internet.