https://news.mit.edu/MIT News2026-09-23T13:50:42.422080+00:00MIT News Officepython-feedgenhttps://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=news.mit.edu&sz=64https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=news.mit.edu&sz=256Official MIT News: research, campus, and latest articles.tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/1ed4a52babe2b45aFUNdaMENTALs of precision design2026-09-23T04:00:00+00:00Precision, repeatability, and fun are the focus in mechanical engineering course 2.70 (Fundamentals of Precision Product Design).2026-09-23T04:00:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/02c2e5ff2190db98Featured video: Behind the lens at Lincoln Laboratory2026-09-22T20:55:00+00:00Staff photographer Niki Fandel captures the people and technology advancing Lincoln Laboratory’s national security mission.2026-09-22T20:55:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/e2d82ffbc1c32ac6How the brain keeps its options straight at decision time2026-09-22T20:00:00+00:00Making a decision requires juggling a set of options without getting them confused or losing track of them. A new MIT study shows how neurons encode information to maximize clarity throughout the process.2026-09-22T20:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/1500813625f0d22cPoitras Center to fuel early careers of 50 young scientists dedicated to psychiatric disorders research2026-09-22T19:00:00+00:00Patricia and James Poitras ’63 provide fellowships for graduate students and postdocs who will shape the future of mental health research.2026-09-22T19:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/0441c00f7fbd96b3MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-272026-09-22T04:01:00+00:00The Institute’s undergraduate engineering, computer science, and economics programs are No. 1; its business program is No. 2.2026-09-22T04:01:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/f91dbd9ae8e68558Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce2026-09-22T04:00:00+00:00Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.2026-09-22T04:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/a10bb5a379c571fcFinding purpose through research2026-09-21T20:35:00+00:00This summer, BSG-MSRP-Bio student Marina Milea investigated how lung cancers become resistant to targeted therapies, gaining hands-on research experience in the Jacks Lab at the Koch Institute.2026-09-21T20:35:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/e15c8b2b7b63014cCarter Stubbs named Institute auditor2026-09-21T17:00:00+00:00New Audit Division leader brings track record of collaboration, deep knowledge of audit program and MIT operations to role.2026-09-21T17:00:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/6ca030fd67088284Batteries that safely break down in the GI tract could improve ingestible devices2026-09-21T15:00:00+00:00Made from “bioresorbable” materials, the new batteries could power capsules for drug delivery, sensing, and other applications.2026-09-21T15:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/7f0b3858d718a18eUnmasking “zombie cells” in aging tissue with an AI-powered barcode2026-09-21T09:00:00+00:00Tracking down senescent cells, which accumulate as we age, could help diagnose age-related disorders and guide researchers working on new treatments.2026-09-21T09:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/39d7d158c9642e7fMIT researchers are mapping extreme weather risks — and building tools to act on them2026-09-18T16:55:00+00:00The Climate Grand Challenges “New World of Weather” project shows how modeling, planning tools, and infrastructure analysis are translating research into real-world resilience.2026-09-18T16:55:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/0cf2be2f0ba1cd97A new chapter for MIT Reads2026-09-18T16:30:00+00:00A new focus on fiction and memoir aims to help the MIT community celebrate the power of storytelling and strengthen social connection.2026-09-18T16:30:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/1cfe49d59688f402A new understanding of how enzymes influence bacterial protein production2026-09-18T16:20:00+00:00Novel research expands scientific understanding of how RNA shapes the reading of genetic information.2026-09-18T16:20:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/953179bbfb7a9e85Fueling a return journey from Mars2026-09-18T04:00:00+00:00PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is building technology to convert the Red Planet’s atmosphere into propellant for bringing astronauts home.2026-09-18T04:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/7c6a6741cf262678Meet the 2026 tenured professors in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences2026-09-17T20:50:00+00:00Faculty members granted tenure in Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Political Science, and Theater.2026-09-17T20:50:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/eb22e095344f308fMIT School of Engineering faculty and staff receive awards in spring 20262026-09-17T20:20:00+00:00Faculty members and researchers were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.2026-09-17T20:20:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/6b2ace6ab88bbf8fUnderstanding the world, from the Cold War to the age of AI2026-09-17T19:25:00+00:00For 75 years, the Center for International Studies has brought together social scientists, engineers, and practitioners to understand global change, shape public debate, and address generational challenges.2026-09-17T19:25:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/f0c2a82804a895f5Lincoln Laboratory summer research interns take on national security challenges2026-09-17T18:30:00+00:00Anna Raymaker and Vivek Jagadeesh tackled cybersecurity threats to ships and inside operating systems, respectively.2026-09-17T18:30:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/dd3b8f181502f983Robotic lab sets up and runs optics experiments on demand2026-09-17T04:00:00+00:00The autonomous system could speed up testing of high-tech materials for applications such as solar cells, sensors, video displays, and quantum technologies.2026-09-17T04:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/80a801c351bfe5d9Faces of MIT: Jay Wilcoxson2026-09-16T20:55:00+00:00Combining a background in private law practice with a passion for problem-solving, Wilcoxson supports MIT’s mission and principles through his work as counsel.2026-09-16T20:55:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/3c762ab001fd4e06“Technology is the equalizer”2026-09-16T20:40:00+00:00Using knowledge gained from MIT’s free learning materials, an educator in rural India builds apps to reach students who can’t make it to school.2026-09-16T20:40:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/ca93982c2f2640d2New artist residency program at MIT expands views of the cosmos2026-09-16T18:30:00+00:00Inaugural artist Amy Karle will join astrophysicists at MIT’s Kavli Institute to explore questions about the universe and translate them into an immersive multimedia experience.2026-09-16T18:30:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/d6e70db8e1451327Nanoscale mechanics could enable brain-inspired computing2026-09-16T18:00:00+00:00A new device uses reconfigurable motion to mimic the firing behavior of a neuron, which could lead to more efficient computing.2026-09-16T18:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/3a5713cd1d2196f2New AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise2026-09-16T15:00:00+00:00This patient-specific method, called xvr, helps doctors use X-rays for surgical navigation in fields such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.2026-09-16T15:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/cc4574832c77f61fMIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 20262026-09-16T04:00:00+00:00The event featured ventures solving problems in manufacturing, cybersecurity, health care spending, and more.2026-09-16T04:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/fce5c946628f0281Measure by measure, studying society accurately2026-09-16T04:00:00+00:00Naoki Egami has become a standout in political methodology, helping refine tools that give scholars durable results.2026-09-16T04:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/25054de0a4971aafHow MIT student communities help develop lifelong skills and connections2026-09-15T20:40:00+00:00Members of the Institute’s fraternities, sororities, and independent living groups translate their MIT experiences into cherished memories, friendships, and lessons about leadership and service.2026-09-15T20:40:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/5ca84a318449795aMIT makes progress on campus climate goals2026-09-15T19:55:00+00:00Innovative strategies, technologies, and collaborations are helping MIT advance solutions on campus and beyond.2026-09-15T19:55:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/232bdc45336f06153 Questions: Putting nuclear waste into perspective2026-09-15T19:30:00+00:00Professor Haruko Wainwright believes the risks posed by radioactive wastes cannot be properly assessed without also considering the hazards of chemical wastes.2026-09-15T19:30:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/16306376489282b1Marine bacteria team up to break down one of the ocean's toughest carbon-storing molecules2026-09-14T20:30:00+00:00Researchers reveal how communities of marine bacteria divide the task of degrading fucoidan, a key player in ocean carbon storage.2026-09-14T20:30:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/1ccfa6a4e947b14eNew method enables AI for safety-critical situations2026-09-14T04:00:00+00:00The “HardFlow” algorithm could help generative AI models produce high-quality outputs that obey strict requirements when “pretty close” doesn’t cut it.2026-09-14T04:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/66754acdaab8b6fbMIT spinout turns plastic waste into resilient building materials2026-09-14T04:00:00+00:00Atlas Building Composites is commercializing MIT research to turn plastic waste into parts for buildings and other infrastructure.2026-09-14T04:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/75ddcd67e5aa8556Lifesaving Lincoln Laboratory device wins 2026 Excellence in Technology Transfer Award2026-09-11T13:45:00+00:00The handheld catheterization device AI-GUIDE, created by Lincoln Laboratory and Massachusetts General Hospital, promises improved health outcomes for injured service members and civilians.2026-09-11T13:45:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/21197f2a642024bfMIT Schwarzman College of Computing launches pilot to help educators teach AI across disciplines2026-09-09T20:40:00+00:00A weeklong summer workshop brought higher education faculty to campus to explore how AI and machine learning materials can be adapted for their classrooms.2026-09-09T20:40:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/4dc58d9b4598a569Injectable nanodevices could provide effective treatment for drug-resistant glioblastoma2026-09-09T20:00:00+00:00MIT researchers show implanted nanoantennas can be activated wirelessly to kill brain cancer cells without damage to healthy tissue.2026-09-09T20:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/647a91533a4d767cA burst of “pink noise” may lead to more restorative sleep2026-09-09T18:00:00+00:00Delivered at just the right time, this type of auditory stimulus can strengthen the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which clears debris from the brain and keeps it healthy.2026-09-09T18:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/f637ad35137d8c63An electrochemical approach turns ammonia into pure hydrogen2026-09-09T15:00:00+00:00An MIT team has demonstrated a more efficient way to extract pure hydrogen gas from hydrogen carrier molecules.2026-09-09T15:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/28da349a180b351cStudy predicts large disparities in access to food, water, and energy in 20502026-09-08T04:00:00+00:00In some regions of the world, the poorest people may spend about 50 percent of their income on food, while the richest spend about 5 percent.2026-09-08T04:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/f1f063d52d862f83Researchers tune into Arctic under-ice sounds and test through-ice communication2026-09-04T16:25:00+00:00The work is part of a multiyear effort to develop a distributed sensor network for relaying data collected from this critical region.2026-09-04T16:25:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/67afff90499d204aNew method allows scientists to follow gene activity over time in the same cells2026-09-04T04:00:00+00:00In the new method, cells package and export their RNA, enabling researchers to sequence and analyze the RNA without killing the cells.2026-09-04T04:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/73caf857d3645045Stories from the steel mills: A model for sharing workers’ histories2026-09-04T04:00:00+00:00MIT anthropologist Chris Walley developed a project for people in Southeast Chicago to tell their histories — an approach any community can adopt.2026-09-04T04:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/dc80da5c948e7aacHow architects turned a hulking brick box into MIT’s newest academic hub2026-09-04T04:00:00+00:00A venerable storage facility has become a 21st-century architectural tour de force. Here are the key decisions that transformed the Met Warehouse.2026-09-04T04:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/5b574c0b53b628bbGovernor Healey, MIT President Kornbluth to Kick Off Festivities at MIT Future Fest2026-09-04T04:00:00+00:00The five-day festival will explore the future of science, technology, art and design from Wednesday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 42026-09-04T04:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/4a68b7990e0e9170Faculty receive promotions in the School of Architecture and Planning for 20262026-09-03T20:50:00+00:00The range of faculty disciplines showcases the breadth of research and scholarship across the school.2026-09-03T20:50:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/dbb9bf182ff60940A home a world away from home2026-09-03T19:30:00+00:00One graduate student family treasures the community they found alongside other MIT student parents.2026-09-03T19:30:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/79dee9528286e9093 Questions: The essential role of international engagement2026-09-03T19:15:00+00:00Duane Boning, MIT’s vice provost for international activities, discusses the Institute’s approach to global engagement.2026-09-03T19:15:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/62d8cb4224240728Associate Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in archaeometallurgy, dies at 372026-09-03T17:00:00+00:00Colleagues remember Rose as an enthusiastic and gracious friend who had recently started a promising research track at MIT.2026-09-03T17:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/d82040e9d527f9bfAssistant Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in archaeometallurgy, dies at 372026-09-03T17:00:00+00:00Colleagues remember Rose as an enthusiastic and gracious friend who had recently started a promising research track at MIT.2026-09-03T17:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/fa00311da8b40b47Fabrication platform could enable flexible, transparent next-generation photonic chips2026-09-03T15:45:00+00:00This scalable process produces high-performance chips for applications like discreet wearables or pliable augmented-reality displays.2026-09-03T15:45:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/2ab31faa96633087New qubit architecture enables faster, more accurate operations2026-09-03T04:00:00+00:00This advance could be a big step toward developing a scalable, practical quantum computer.2026-09-03T04:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/b8c814edf944a882Giving farmers a more sustainable way to protect crops2026-09-03T04:00:00+00:00Led by Andee Wallace PhD ’20, Robigo uses cutting-edge biotechnology to engineer microbes to fight pests, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides.2026-09-03T04:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/5dca9429a545611cBuilding foundations that last2026-09-02T20:35:00+00:00Assistant Professor Iwnetim Abate creates space for ambitious research and sustainable growth for his graduate students.2026-09-02T20:35:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/569889965fd0fb38From MIT to IBM, expediting AI and quantum deployment2026-09-02T20:25:00+00:00MIT affiliates engage with the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab to bring rigorous theory to production systems.2026-09-02T20:25:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/12bff037b7e74c13System helps humans predict when self-driving cars will make mistakes2026-09-02T15:00:00+00:00A new method, called CW-Net, translates the reasoning process of an autonomous vehicle’s AI system into understandable concepts that explain its behavior.2026-09-02T15:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/952749f13e3b0d00New research shows a neutrino laser is impossible2026-09-02T14:00:00+00:00Due to physical and fundamental limitations, an earlier proposal for producing laserlike beams of neutrinos cannot be achieved, scientists report.2026-09-02T14:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/aaaa8fc91eb96bbaWalter Torous named executive director of MIT Center for Real Estate2026-09-01T21:25:00+00:00The senior lecturer, already director of the degree program, will now oversee all aspects of the center’s activities and operations.2026-09-01T21:25:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/538fe5eb712db74eCognition and consciousness arise from analog computations, says new theory2026-09-01T20:35:00+00:00The brain's ability to generate quick, nimble volitional thought — and a unified awareness of thought and experience — arises from analog computations, MIT neuroscientists argue in a new review.2026-09-01T20:35:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/3164998e1dbe1096Atlas of the brain’s striatum could guide researchers to new drug treatments2026-09-01T15:00:00+00:00A new study reveals insights into populations of neurons affected by Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, addiction, and other disorders.2026-09-01T15:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/6fe323e48c553697Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities2026-09-01T04:00:00+00:00The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being.2026-09-01T04:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/d0f0d2779de57b6bTranslating economic growth into better lives2026-08-31T20:40:00+00:00Graduate student Lyonel Tanganco investigates how to improve public policy interventions and address challenges in nutrition, climate, and development.2026-08-31T20:40:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/cb7b662f7b893a2cGulfstream IV makes its long-awaited return to Lincoln Laboratory2026-08-31T20:00:00+00:00The modified aircraft will support an ongoing US Air Force program to assess and enhance the survivability of air and space vehicles.2026-08-31T20:00:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/f4d129304bdd7b6eMIT Quantum Initiative launches postdoctoral fellowship program2026-08-31T19:30:00+00:00The Institute welcomes its first cohort of QMIT Fellows this fall to advance interdisciplinary quantum research.2026-08-31T19:30:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/91d65aa52130e7a2At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 20302026-08-31T19:30:00+00:00The Institute is “so glad and so grateful” to have this year’s new undergraduates aboard, President Kornbluth said at the annual greeting ceremony.2026-08-31T19:30:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/618b9428fc174143Study: Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions2026-08-31T19:00:00+00:00New research offers support for the possibility that complex biological molecules could exist in the highly acidic environment of Venus’s cloud layer.2026-08-31T19:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/399633087847e17bPlaying against climate risk2026-08-31T19:00:00+00:00Climate scientist Sai Ravela is using games to help coastal communities find creative adaptations to climate change.2026-08-31T19:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/684febbb94ebd3f4How an MIT research project became a global programming language2026-08-31T04:00:00+00:00With millions of users across the world, Julia has been used to conduct cutting-edge research and to design new drugs, jet engines, heat pumps, and more.2026-08-31T04:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/5ba5e17c27c3bc3aArchived: Building 18 Updates2026-08-30T16:00:00+00:00Photo: Emily Dahl2026-08-30T16:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/815fabc8289fd99bHow an MIT graduate student helped a team of young scientists test their experiment at CERN2026-08-28T20:35:00+00:00Physics PhD student Manu Srivastava helped high school students in India develop a test that could contribute to one of the world’s largest neutrino experiments.2026-08-28T20:35:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/94417540f745fd59How MIT Sandbox has turned student ideas into $8.7 billion in global impact2026-08-28T20:15:00+00:00Through a decade of non-dilutive funding, hands-on mentorship, and a safe space to fail fast, the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program has helped students translate curiosity into real-world impact.2026-08-28T20:15:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/9ca55cc5a0d5de5cGage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes2026-08-28T04:00:00+00:00The PhD student’s research on how microorganisms digest compounds in their environment could enable advances in wastewater treatment.2026-08-28T04:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/9f44453224e48649Looking beyond natural sequences2026-08-27T19:20:00+00:00A new machine-learning framework aims to improve the success rate of computational protein design while moving away from results that reproduce sequences found in nature.2026-08-27T19:20:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/9d882e5315858418New type of attack can slip past the defenses in your computer’s processor2026-08-27T15:40:00+00:00MIT CSAIL researchers found a way to exploit a split-second gap in chip security — and used it to acquire a Linux system’s password file.2026-08-27T15:40:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/4a98d0690191305cMIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices2026-08-27T04:00:00+00:00Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.2026-08-27T04:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/9161810781e01b79MIT student leaders: Q&A with McCormick Hall co-president Sydney Baller2026-08-26T17:35:00+00:00The rising senior loves her dorm and its community and wants to serve as a bridge to its next residents as the building heads into renovations.2026-08-26T17:35:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/82377b191bcdee0bAI helps design new materials that work in the real world2026-08-26T09:00:00+00:00The “CrysVCD” tool developed at MIT could cut the huge amounts of time and money spent on screening out chemically unstable designs.2026-08-26T09:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/e5e7a2b9e66d8febRetooling to help democracy revive2026-08-26T04:00:00+00:00Deindustrialization didn’t only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expanding.2026-08-26T04:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/8887eaf33a160f54Cells use a little-known molecule to protect themselves from iron overload2026-08-25T20:40:00+00:00This discovery points toward new combination strategies against cancer, and may explain the iron buildup seen in disorders such as early-onset Parkinson’s disease.2026-08-25T20:40:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/e5c33201ccac097aA new kind of aircraft departs an MIT classroom and arrives at an Ohio factory2026-08-25T20:00:00+00:00Electra’s hybrid, fixed-wing aircraft, which grew out of a class project, could make travel easier for passengers taking shorter trips.2026-08-25T20:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/474b16eb056740f1The secret love life of the longfin squid2026-08-25T13:35:00+00:00MIT Sea Grant resident artist and acclaimed underwater photographer Keith Ellenbogen captures an intimate look at courtship and communication in a hidden spawning spectacle off Cape Cod.2026-08-25T13:35:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/e591bb1f466c7c77Brain circuit keeps tabs on what just happened to aid judgment of what’s happening now2026-08-24T19:40:00+00:00To keep track of what’s going on in front of it, the brain relies not only on what it sees, but also a comparison with what it just saw. A new study pinpoints the circuit that provides that service.2026-08-24T19:40:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/5f139918f0bc4ae3Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun2026-08-24T19:00:00+00:00The discovery likely represents the earliest known evidence of a magnetic field in the infant solar system.2026-08-24T19:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/e8e03f68c1bad10eGenerating scenarios for extreme events, without extreme data2026-08-24T18:00:00+00:00A new algorithm learns to anticipate the unprecedented scenarios that critical infrastructure and global supply chains are least prepared for.2026-08-24T18:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/36e009b7af33a5dbLanguage skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline2026-08-24T09:00:00+00:00MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.2026-08-24T09:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/14550347fd002daeThe importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease2026-08-21T16:00:00+00:00Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.2026-08-21T16:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/247c8b7c218f0143Paving the way for greener ammonia production2026-08-20T18:45:00+00:00New MIT research could lead to better materials for a fossil-fuel-free process for making the chemical that's essential to fertilizer and other products.2026-08-20T18:45:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/2c1759f3df33dbd2MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers2026-08-20T04:00:00+00:00The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.2026-08-20T04:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/9b9e9ac2dcba68dfThe game’s the thing2026-08-19T18:35:00+00:00MIT senior Kayode Dada has a passion for designing games, and a penchant for building community.2026-08-19T18:35:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/7c067028317137dbHow the Toxoplasma parasite adapts to crowded conditions in host cells2026-08-19T17:50:00+00:00A new study by Whitehead Institute researchers identifies how the widespread parasite Toxoplasma gondii survives in crowded environments in infected cells, which helps it persist in long-lasting brain cysts.2026-08-19T17:50:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/013f6e18d03f50bdCreating innovations that scale across borders2026-08-19T17:15:00+00:00A new book coauthored by Professor Amos Winter asserts that, to solve major challenges and deliver products of value to consumers in both developed and emerging markets, innovators must think and act globally.2026-08-19T17:15:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/da0f67f690a75facFlipping the script on biology education, and scaling it up2026-08-19T15:20:00+00:00Using a modular kit, the MIT Edgerton Center is bringing a hands-on biology curriculum to Massachusetts’ second-largest school district.2026-08-19T15:20:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/06dc2e022ade40eeSecuring wireless communication in next-generation devices2026-08-19T09:00:00+00:00A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.2026-08-19T09:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/107c2ba3287085e7Cell-preservation technique could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible2026-08-19T04:00:00+00:00MIT researchers’ approach, which uses naturally occurring sugars as antifreeze, could make it easier for hospitals to deploy this type of cancer treatment.2026-08-19T04:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/f9365a67080cc26bStartup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction2026-08-19T04:00:00+00:00Dmat is commercializing findings from the lab of Associate Professor Admir Masic to make concrete longer-lasting and more sustainable.2026-08-19T04:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/b48c2a5a69f42f9cWhen AI art has no author: Study finds generated images often can’t be traced to training data2026-08-18T16:35:00+00:00A new method for surgically removing training examples from a model reveals that as datasets grow, the link between what a model learns and what it produces dissolves.2026-08-18T16:35:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/8fd03e005a1ac7adAnthea Coster awarded International Union of Radio Science Appleton Prize2026-08-18T15:35:00+00:00The MIT Haystack Observatory principal research scientist is honored for lifetime contributions to ionospheric research.2026-08-18T15:35:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/4d1fd390f7b887c7How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins2026-08-18T04:00:00+00:00In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.2026-08-18T04:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/0ad93a1d32c51d5eTackling rare genetic disorders with patient-focused science2026-08-18T04:00:00+00:00Shannon Knight, a brain and cognitive sciences PhD candidate and McGovern Institute researcher, focuses on developing a novel gene therapy.2026-08-18T04:00:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/7424a6793e644f2aDNA shaper steers nervous system development2026-08-17T20:20:00+00:00A study of worms finds a protein that helps shape the structure of the genome is critical for establishing the identity of some neurons.2026-08-17T20:20:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/0cc43372f70fb6dfQ&A: Rethinking how innovation happens2026-08-17T19:50:00+00:00In his latest book, Professor Eugene Fitzgerald examines the forces that turn breakthroughs into value — and why innovation resists simple formulas.2026-08-17T19:50:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/99b995d1efeccd7dMathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials2026-08-17T18:30:00+00:00The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.2026-08-17T18:30:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/ed593395d78f2947MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors2026-08-17T18:00:00+00:00By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.2026-08-17T18:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/0fc48819e0870880Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks2026-08-17T09:00:00+00:00Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.2026-08-17T09:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/16eb1b1760886af9Professor Emeritus Chiang Chung Mei, pioneering scholar of ocean wave dynamics and fluid mechanics, dies at 912026-08-14T20:55:00+00:00A towering figure in theoretical hydrodynamics is remembered for his intellectual rigor, generosity, and lifelong devotion to his students.2026-08-14T20:55:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/526c32f3c652d299Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer2026-08-14T18:00:00+00:00A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.2026-08-14T18:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/8977c27a6a2b7b7bCells pulse together as they grow — and malignant cells pulse the longest2026-08-14T15:00:00+00:00MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.2026-08-14T15:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/4b6a21b6e4817377High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain2026-08-14T09:00:00+00:00The new technique could help scientists learn how the entire brain works to generate decisions and emotions.2026-08-14T09:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/c6b7951c2815f0d8Researchers uncover hidden pore network within nuclear fuel2026-08-13T04:00:00+00:00New understanding of how nuclear fuel breaks down and changes in an operating nuclear reactor could help keep some reactors running longer, will inform the next generation of nuclear reactor fuel systems.2026-08-13T04:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/42f3482be7bdeb29Featured video: An “MIT story” about an iconic professor2026-08-12T20:25:00+00:00A new short film from MIT Open Learning explores the influential career of Institute Professor and School of Engineering Dean Paula Hammond.2026-08-12T20:25:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/cedf921494dc46fbMIT selected to lead new NSF materials research center2026-08-12T20:15:00+00:00The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center unites researchers across disciplines to develop technologies for medical imaging, sustainable metals production, and next-generation electronics.2026-08-12T20:15:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/8a369925e47eee13Astronomers discover a brand-new type of astrophysical object: A black hole star2026-08-12T15:00:00+00:00The mashup of a black hole and an enormous star has never been seen before and could explain the mysterious little red dots often found in deep-space images.2026-08-12T15:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/30c6da196af400f3Met Warehouse opens as the new home of MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning2026-08-12T10:00:00+00:00In a feat of adaptive reuse, a massive, century-old brick storage facility has been turned into a contemporary hub for collaboration and creative work.2026-08-12T10:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/5a988787c61cec8dHow to design a space habitat that supports its residents’ mental health2026-08-12T09:00:00+00:00A new online platform helps engineers look beyond survival mode when designing habitats for extreme living conditions.2026-08-12T09:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/7e3a569ac40d11a73 Questions: MIT Sloan launches Evening MBA2026-08-11T17:40:00+00:00Dean Richard Locke discusses a new program that expands access for working professionals while deepening connections to Greater Boston’s innovation economy.2026-08-11T17:40:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/a752d901057b78e7The mystery of the Chinese tea chest label2026-08-11T16:30:00+00:00MIT historian Tristan Brown uncovers the true origins of an artifact once thought to be a relic of the Boston Tea Party.2026-08-11T16:30:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/4eff41e998fa5bd9On the hunt for dark matter2026-08-11T04:00:00+00:00From Broadway to MIT’s Laboratory for Nuclear Science, PhD student Jessica Fry doesn’t do anything halfway. Now she’s hunting for the universe’s most elusive particle.2026-08-11T04:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/4610d2d935ba70d0With a feel for physics, AI models simulate a wider range of real-world scenarios2026-08-10T19:25:00+00:00“GeoPT” helps AI models understand the basics of physics so they can simulate how objects respond to things like wind and water more efficiently and accurately.2026-08-10T19:25:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/aec59f139c1ea02bHigh-orbit satellites could light the way for travel to the moon2026-08-10T18:10:00+00:00Acting as cooperative optical beacons, the satellites could provide GPS-like navigation and communications support for spacecraft operating across cislunar space.2026-08-10T18:10:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/7ba53fb08e2c2322MIT researchers tackle the economic realities of fusion power2026-08-10T04:00:00+00:00Their new study aims to give budding industry a framework for understanding how fusion can be profitable.2026-08-10T04:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/b47434337255da6aPhysicists watch a material’s electrons assemble, and reassemble, into coexisting phases2026-08-07T09:00:00+00:00The study could help scientists understand how superconductivity and other more complex phenomena emerge in quantum materials.2026-08-07T09:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/616f8c4a6302b8ecAkirah Bradley-Armstrong named vice chancellor for student life2026-08-06T20:55:00+00:00An experienced student affairs leader is joining MIT to oversee the next chapter for the Division of Student Life.2026-08-06T20:55:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/7e1d2489feba8626A new way to watch heat move through electronics2026-08-06T04:00:00+00:00MIT researchers can now precisely measure how heat moves through multilayered materials like computer chips.2026-08-06T04:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/05d668f6212a4c4bThen and now: How MIT Lincoln Laboratory has served as a driving force in national security innovation2026-08-05T18:10:00+00:00Members of the laboratory community reflect on technology impacts that shaped the United States and the world over the past 75 years.2026-08-05T18:10:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/9575b31376d72d19Researchers make air-stable, ultrathin superconductors, for more scalable quantum devices2026-08-05T15:00:00+00:00A new technique produces wafer-scale samples, overcoming a major roadblock to using these materials in quantum technologies.2026-08-05T15:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/d41c2feb0d1cc954Scientists unveil more than 600 new tissue models of human cancer2026-08-05T15:00:00+00:00Derived from patient tumor samples and available to researchers around the world, the cells will aid the development of new cancer treatments.2026-08-05T15:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/41b6a00c311ec087These 3D-printed objects can tell you if they’re being used properly2026-08-05T04:00:00+00:00The “ShiftLens” design and fabrication system creates objects that change their surface appearance based on user interactions, without any electronics.2026-08-05T04:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/ecd9a3f4a4c44161Past is prologue for geopolitical developments2026-08-04T20:25:00+00:00DUSP Associate Professor Jason Jackson’s latest book compares how two countries chose radically different paths to economic independence.2026-08-04T20:25:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/8477a143059ec881Reframing leadership as a design problem2026-08-04T20:00:00+00:00Nicholas de Monchaux reflects on guiding the MIT Department of Architecture through a period of dramatic change for the profession.2026-08-04T20:00:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/98f7083fea106451Solving the solvent problem2026-08-04T18:50:00+00:00By focusing on electrolytes, MIT scientists are making sodium-metal batteries a more practical energy storage option.2026-08-04T18:50:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/e72169530bcddc1aThe benefits of medical AI assistance vary based on user expertise2026-08-04T09:00:00+00:00Study finds non-experts deferred to LLM-based diagnostic assistance, even when it was wrong, while clinicians caught AI errors.2026-08-04T09:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/65bd07859d401501Alexander Rakhlin named director of the MIT Statistics and Data Science Center2026-08-03T19:50:00+00:00An expert in machine learning, statistics, and computation, Rakhlin succeeds Professor Ankur Moitra.2026-08-03T19:50:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/a94987349e80661dConnecting students with the future of microelectronics2026-08-03T17:30:00+00:00The 2026 NEMC Hub-sponsored externship gave students access to world-class research, advanced semiconductor manufacturing, and professionals driving innovation across the Northeast.2026-08-03T17:30:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/a86e935e07ee3377Turning molecules into reliable electronic devices2026-08-03T09:00:00+00:00A new fabrication platform integrates molecules into electronic devices, opening the door to emerging computing technologies.2026-08-03T09:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/f11c9a168ab66723Using reason, again and again2026-08-02T04:00:00+00:00Philosopher Brian Hedden studies decision-making over time — and recently chose to return to alma mater MIT, where he is now connecting ethics and computing.2026-08-02T04:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/f03c2e03f1f60b35Building energy security through more sustainable batteries2026-07-31T04:00:00+00:00PhD student Hugh Smith works to develop sodium-ion batteries, whose components are more abundant and accessible than those of conventional lithium-ion technology.2026-07-31T04:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/ba87a82bd97881acDaniela Rus receives Bavarian Minister-President's High-Tech Prize2026-07-30T21:00:00+00:00Director of CSAIL and MIT professor honored for her contributions to robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems.2026-07-30T21:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/ee2acf199b452f2aConnecting research to policy on Capitol Hill2026-07-30T20:35:00+00:00MIT students and postdocs discussed science funding and research with policymakers in Washington during the MIT Science Policy Initiative’s annual Congressional Visit Days.2026-07-30T20:35:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/44db12b220f69413Why some nitrogen-processing enzymes are more efficient than others2026-07-30T15:00:00+00:00New findings could help researchers design synthetic catalysts that convert nitrogen gas to ammonia, a key step in fertilizer production.2026-07-30T15:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/28b4baaa114e01dcMIT and Broad Institute researchers break diffraction barrier in super-resolution microscopy2026-07-29T17:00:00+00:00New U-STORM imaging technology lets scientists view molecular structures in subatomic detail — about 1,000 times clearer than traditional dyes — while making the microscope process much simpler.2026-07-29T17:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/9bca82a43b8d9511How a medical database developed at MIT evolved into a global standard of data-sharing2026-07-29T14:00:00+00:00The visionary PhysioNet platform launched 25 years ago, based on a system developed at MIT in the 1970s. It has become one of the most comprehensive biomedical and clinical data repositories in existence.2026-07-29T14:00:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/9660225cb0781418Professor Emeritus Robert Cohen, pioneering polymers researcher and devoted mentor, dies at 792026-07-28T20:00:00+00:00Architect of MIT’s interdisciplinary Program in Polymers and Soft Matter and the PhD in chemical engineering practice is remembered for his passion for mentorship and education.2026-07-28T20:00:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/676a6fcb1850699eYu Deng ’11 and Hong Wang PhD ’19 awarded Fields Medal2026-07-28T18:00:00+00:00MIT-trained mathematicians earn the honor, one of the most prestigious in the field, for their significant achievements.2026-07-28T18:00:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/d3cf885647faf9a9Making robots faster by helping them think ahead2026-07-28T04:00:00+00:00By planning actions based on the future position of a robot, the VLASH technique streamlines motions and accelerates performance.2026-07-28T04:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/bbd1021ed5556b3cMIT engineers design recyclable elastic yarn2026-07-27T14:00:00+00:00Melt it, spin it, use it again. This new recyclable yarn is as strong and stretchy as spandex-based yarns.2026-07-27T14:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/f1d1cbff4bff1ddcLooking beyond research2026-07-23T19:00:00+00:00Professor Anna-Christina Eilers is “Committed to Caring” for building a culture around attentiveness and community.2026-07-23T19:00:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/f857d320a928c5f9MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission2026-07-23T12:00:00+00:00Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.2026-07-23T12:00:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/9d4406c35f00047fMIT student leaders: Q&A with men’s soccer captain Dilin Meloni2026-07-22T17:30:00+00:00The rising senior is passionate about soccer, nuclear fusion, and advocating on behalf of his fellow student-athletes at MIT.2026-07-22T17:30:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/1dea4f3bbb8aea52Professor Emeritus Dimitri Bertsekas, influential computer scientist and prolific author, dies at 832026-07-22T17:00:00+00:00Known for his clear and elegant writing style, Bertsekas shaped fields from control and optimization to large-scale computation and artificial intelligence.2026-07-22T17:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/d6d56431bd3c447cDiffuse puffs of “missing” matter surround most galaxies2026-07-21T15:00:00+00:00An MIT-led team used bright radio bursts to illuminate a vast source of matter that was previously unaccounted for.2026-07-21T15:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/5a54b5de437c09afMIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service2026-07-21T12:00:00+00:00The MIT community celebrated the talent, dedication, and impact of its staff.2026-07-21T12:00:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/72002e5b29f8e5dfEngineering Design Studio hosts alumni on their fifth, 10th … and 55th reunions2026-07-21T12:00:00+00:00A recent reunion activity, taught by EECS Senior Lecturer Gim Hom, doubled as both his “last class” and a chance to reconnect with classmates.2026-07-21T12:00:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/b3034bb0d2e6e058Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors2026-07-20T17:00:00+00:00Longtime professors and experts in the fields of anesthesiology, aerospace engineering, and biological engineering, respectively, receive MIT’s highest faculty honor.2026-07-20T17:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/b5da04b4ca94a759School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 20262026-07-17T17:45:00+00:00New professors join the Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Linguistics, and Music and Theater Arts departments.2026-07-17T17:45:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/e3d56e9860e21abbFollowing the questions where they lead2026-07-17T17:25:00+00:00Assistant Professor Bailey Flanigan has arrived at complex computational methods for helping democracy thrive.2026-07-17T17:25:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/4139b0e942b7afecHow an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems2026-07-17T09:00:00+00:00As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.2026-07-17T09:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/004957afaf18df9bDiana Grass: Listening to the body’s language2026-07-17T04:00:00+00:00The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.2026-07-17T04:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/4154ca0604b887f4For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location2026-07-16T09:00:00+00:00MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.2026-07-16T09:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/f92f573383c95dc0A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping2026-07-16T04:00:00+00:00Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.2026-07-16T04:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/55349da04a7ceed23 Questions: Neural transparency and the future of AI design2026-07-15T20:25:00+00:00Assistant Professor Pat Pataranutaporn describes a new interface that lets everyday users glimpse inside an AI's neural network before their chatbot ever says a word.2026-07-15T20:25:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/0f8cedc3bb3ec14aMIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 862026-07-15T19:00:00+00:00Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories.2026-07-15T19:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/15beb112c54571923D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction2026-07-15T17:00:00+00:00MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.2026-07-15T17:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/4dc9141720425fb0Electric fields help guide neural activity, even from moment to moment2026-07-15T16:25:00+00:00A new study adds evidence that electric fields in the brain help to organize and shape underlying neural activity via “ephaptic coupling.”2026-07-15T16:25:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/6be7e055448d19b4Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine2026-07-15T15:00:00+00:00MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.2026-07-15T15:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/dfa105380b321171Helping AI models to meet the real world2026-07-14T20:25:00+00:00Through research and entrepreneurship, Professor Devavrat Shah is helping to design methods that can handle constant decision-making using limited computational resources.2026-07-14T20:25:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/19d68ef9768b1db7Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings2026-07-14T19:55:00+00:00Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors.2026-07-14T19:55:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/97971ac6b259176cHow visual learning happens in the brain2026-07-14T18:30:00+00:00Scientists find that learning to identify a new object subtly reshapes visual processing in the brain.2026-07-14T18:30:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/2667bd94493aa226Can AI build a jet engine? JARVIS Challenge tests role of AI copilots in tough-tech engineering2026-07-14T18:00:00+00:00MIT students designed, built, and tested a jet engine with AI copilots, assessing AI’s usefulness in developing high-performance aerospace systems.2026-07-14T18:00:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/96e50592b50f5e40MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels2026-07-14T04:00:00+00:00Gently stretching and pulling a “blood vessel on a chip” encourages controlled sprouting of new vessels, for possible use in artificial tissues or organs.2026-07-14T04:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/d2936aa1dc67b1f3Arthur Bahr named head of MIT’s Literature Section2026-07-13T20:30:00+00:00A faculty member since 2007, the scholar of medieval literature explores how different parts of physical manuscripts combine to create interest and meaning.2026-07-13T20:30:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/8e0332981c3c8058How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks2026-07-13T19:10:00+00:00Students from the MIT Cybersecurity Clinic help local governments and other vulnerable organizations defend against digital threats.2026-07-13T19:10:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/c4c2cd043d31d5e8AI agents create virtual playgrounds to help robots get crucial training data2026-07-13T18:50:00+00:00“SceneSmith” system uses collaborative AI agents to create realistic 3D environments of places like kitchens, hotels, and living rooms, where robots can simulate everyday chores.2026-07-13T18:50:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/9c4356651e367939New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content2026-07-13T04:00:00+00:00Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting them for illegal outputs.2026-07-13T04:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/7a8a2ed1a80c5698Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat2026-07-13T04:00:00+00:00The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution monitoring.2026-07-13T04:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/1cc507b8bd9edbc7Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays2026-07-10T18:00:00+00:00Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.2026-07-10T18:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/11c1a7c3e6dabbc5New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird2026-07-09T18:00:00+00:00MIT engineers’ design could lead to a new class of aerial-aquatic vehicles for ocean exploration.2026-07-09T18:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/410d0d6faeec7f0cMIT-led project opens first climate shelter in Bangladesh2026-07-09T18:00:00+00:00The Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet project opens a solar-powered “adaptation fortress” in Satkhira, a region facing severe and growing climate threats.2026-07-09T18:00:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/6b4cf0108fc2eb5bBeyond the pitch: The founder’s journey2026-07-09T17:35:00+00:00An MIT mechanical engineering course explores entrepreneurship through lessons and stories shared by alumni startup founders.2026-07-09T17:35:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/4854da4a352ca10bA baseball-sized sensor can detect chemical threats2026-07-09T16:10:00+00:00The “TOSSIT” device, developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, can warn service members and first responders of dangerous vapors and aerosols.2026-07-09T16:10:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/ad9590b18f369cbeTiny robot boats build floating structures2026-07-09T15:50:00+00:00MIT researchers developed FloatForm, a swarm of small aquatic robots that snap together like ants forming a raft, assembling into reconfigurable structures on the water.2026-07-09T15:50:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/fd7bbb84fe9fa60aBringing the data to every sideline2026-07-09T04:00:00+00:00PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.2026-07-09T04:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/e99e9eeb8d9c599aAna Miljački named head of the Department of Architecture2026-07-08T20:00:00+00:00In this leadership role, Miljački seeks to shepherd a collective commitment to transform the present into a better future.2026-07-08T20:00:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/eca0c1ea711746d5Separating logic and language2026-07-08T19:35:00+00:00Neuroscientists find logical reasoning does not involve language-processing parts of the brain.2026-07-08T19:35:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/10b9c93940f41878MIT-designed educational factory embraces modern manufacturing2026-07-08T19:15:00+00:00MIT and Tec de Monterrey will expand FrED curriculum to universities across Mexico.2026-07-08T19:15:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/d32eca2bfc5020ebMIT engineers whip up a more breathable hydrogel2026-07-08T15:00:00+00:00The new aerated material could enable longer-lasting bandages, implants, and wearable sensors.2026-07-08T15:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/56b9171728ddbc88MIT researcher proposes a way to detect nuclear weapons in space2026-07-08T15:00:00+00:00The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bans nuclear weapons in space, but there’s currently no way to verify that satellites aren’t carrying them.2026-07-08T15:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/cdcb29ed3eae4731The brain’s internal ruler2026-07-07T17:40:00+00:00A simple brain circuit measures objects’ distance from the body using touch signals from a rodent’s whiskers, MIT scientists find.2026-07-07T17:40:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/82523f803867586eHow novice coders can develop AI programs for military applications2026-07-07T17:25:00+00:00A USAF cadet and a Lincoln Laboratory researcher found AI chatbots can help nontechnical service members produce viable software applications for their unique problems.2026-07-07T17:25:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/0f3edcebe827896cMany black holes had past lives, new research shows2026-07-07T16:00:00+00:00Physicists have found signs of colliding black holes that are themselves products of previous black hole smash-ups.2026-07-07T16:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/5ce5318a18d8d2d9Hydrogen: clean fuel of the future — if we can find a cheap and clean way to ship it2026-07-07T15:10:00+00:00A team led by MIT Energy Initiative researchers developed the HyCAT tool, enabling decision-makers to explore the cost and carbon emissions of their options for shipping hydrogen fuel to their site.2026-07-07T15:10:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/b0747d1c6cbd7051Jesse Thaler named director of the Laboratory for Nuclear Science2026-07-07T14:45:00+00:00The professor of physics and inaugural director of the NSF AI Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions will lead LNS and continue his research in particle physics.2026-07-07T14:45:00+00:00MIT Campustag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/5e92384f5c5c5df7Discovery helps explain why solid-state batteries often fail2026-07-06T16:00:00+00:00New research could help prevent the formation of tiny seeds of lithium metal within the electrolyte, enabling batteries that charge faster and last longer.2026-07-06T16:00:00+00:00MIT Researchtag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/c125eccb2fc01764MIT-Kalaniyot program expands, with new cohort of scholars2026-07-01T04:00:00+00:00The innovative effort bringing researchers from Israel to campus keeps growing while enhancing community connections and academic inquiry.2026-07-01T04:00:00+00:00MIT Latesttag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/mit/e80c01ffb0321026Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be?2026-06-30T15:30:00+00:00Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.2026-06-30T15:30:00+00:00MIT Latest