New approach to vertex connectivity could maximize networks’ bandwidth
Technique advances understanding of a basic concept in graph theory, paralleling advances in edge connectivity.
Encryption is less secure than we thought
For 65 years, most information-theoretic analyses of cryptographic systems have made a mathematical assumption that turns out to be wrong.
Reliable communication, unreliable networks
A new model of wireless networks that better represents the real world could lead to more robust communications protocols.
Tips for traveling with your mobile phone
Before you depart, think how you’ll want to use your phone and how best to protect it.
New system uses low-power Wi-Fi signal to track moving humans — even behind walls
‘Wi-Vi’ is based on a concept similar to radar and sonar imaging.
Making frequency-hopping radios practical
New hardware could lead to wireless devices that identify and exploit unused transmission frequencies, using radio spectrum much more efficiently.
Wireless researchers host ‘Game-Jam’
Event will bring together game developers, graphic designers and audio professionals to design mobile games that will help wireless researchers gather information on network data.
FCC head addresses spectrum policy at MIT
Julius Genachowski credits Wireless@MIT research with helping to move field forward
MIT's CSAIL launches new center to tackle the future of wireless and mobile technologies
Will address major technical challenges facing wireless field, bring together academia and industry
Research update: SPHERES to get powerful magnets and goggles
New wireless power and camera setups will expand the mini-satellites’ vision and navigation capabilities.
Sharing data links in networks of cars
A new algorithm lets networks of Wi-Fi-connected cars, whose layout is constantly changing, share a few expensive links to the Internet.
Travel safely with your laptop this summer
IS&T strongly encourages you to take safety precautions with your laptop before traveling or working remotely.
Successful human tests for first wirelessly controlled drug-delivery chip
Clinical trial of the programmable, implantable device shows promise in treating osteoporosis.
The blind codemaker
New error-correcting codes guarantee the fastest possible rate of data transmission, even over fluctuating wireless links.
MIT's open wireless networks will be retired in 2012
As a protective measure, MIT plans to retire its open wireless networks, MIT and MIT N. After the change, users will have three wireless options on campus: MIT GUEST, MIT SECURE and MIT SECURE N.