New research could allow a person to correct a robot’s actions in real-time, using the kind of feedback they’d give another human.
Sometimes, When Competitors Collaborate, Everybody Wins
Engineers developed a planning tool that can help independent entities decide when they should invest in joint projects.
Engineers developed a planning tool that can help independent entities decide when they should invest in joint projects.
A Protein From Tiny Tardigrades May Help Cancer Patients Tolerate Radiation Therapy
When scientists stimulated cells to produce a protein that helps “water bears” survive extreme environments, the tissue showed much less DNA damage after radiation treatment.
When scientists stimulated cells to produce a protein that helps “water bears” survive extreme environments, the tissue showed much less DNA damage after radiation treatment.
Rebuilding Ukraine
A collaboration between MIT professors of urban studies and planning and the Association of Ukrainian Cities aims to empower Ukraine’s municipal leaders to drive recovery after the war.
A collaboration between MIT professors of urban studies and planning and the Association of Ukrainian Cities aims to empower Ukraine’s municipal leaders to drive recovery after the war.
Fiber Computer Allows Apparel to Run Apps and “Understand” the Wearer
MIT researchers developed a fiber computer and networked several of them into a garment that learns to identify physical activities.
MIT researchers developed a fiber computer and networked several of them into a garment that learns to identify physical activities.
Study: Even After Learning the Right Idea, Humans and Animals Still Seem to Test Other Approaches
New research adds evidence that learning a successful strategy for approaching a task doesn’t prevent further exploration, even if doing so reduces performance.
New research adds evidence that learning a successful strategy for approaching a task doesn’t prevent further exploration, even if doing so reduces performance.
Can Deep Learning Transform Heart Failure Prevention?
A deep neural network called CHAIS may soon replace invasive procedures like catheterization as the new gold standard for monitoring heart health.
A deep neural network called CHAIS may soon replace invasive procedures like catheterization as the new gold standard for monitoring heart health.
Study in India Shows Kids Use Different Math Skills at Work vs. School
Students can excel at mental math in marketplace jobs but struggle with formal math in the classroom, and vice versa.
Students can excel at mental math in marketplace jobs but struggle with formal math in the classroom, and vice versa.
Expanding Robot Perception
Associate Professor Luca Carlone is working to give robots a more human-like awareness of their environment.
Associate Professor Luca Carlone is working to give robots a more human-like awareness of their environment.
Smart Carbon Dioxide Removal Yields Economic and Environmental Benefits
MIT study finds a diversified portfolio of carbon dioxide removal options delivers the best return on investment.
MIT study finds a diversified portfolio of carbon dioxide removal options delivers the best return on investment.
Is This the New Playbook for Curing Rare Childhood Diseases?
When his son received a devastating diagnosis, Fernando Goldsztein MBA ’03 founded an initiative to help him and others.
When his son received a devastating diagnosis, Fernando Goldsztein MBA ’03 founded an initiative to help him and others.
A New Vaccine Approach Could Help Combat Future Coronavirus Pandemics
The nanoparticle-based vaccine shows promise against many variants of SARS-CoV-2, as well as related sarbecoviruses that could jump to humans.
The nanoparticle-based vaccine shows promise against many variants of SARS-CoV-2, as well as related sarbecoviruses that could jump to humans.
For Clean Ammonia, MIT Engineers Propose Going Underground
Using the Earth itself as a chemical reactor could reduce the need for fossil-fuel-powered chemical plants.
Using the Earth itself as a chemical reactor could reduce the need for fossil-fuel-powered chemical plants.
Algorithms and AI for a Better World
Assistant Professor Manish Raghavan wants computational techniques to help solve societal problems.
Assistant Professor Manish Raghavan wants computational techniques to help solve societal problems.
Making the Art World More Accessible
The startup NALA, which began as an MIT class project, directly matches art buyers with artists.
The startup NALA, which began as an MIT class project, directly matches art buyers with artists.
Study Shows How Households Can Cut Energy Costs
An experiment in Amsterdam suggests providing better information to people can help move them out of “energy poverty.”
An experiment in Amsterdam suggests providing better information to people can help move them out of “energy poverty.”