MIT’s chancellor takes stock of early efforts and details the Institute’s new “Standing Together Against Hate” initiative.
Accelerated Climate Action Needed to Sharply Reduce Current Risks to Life and Life-Support Systems
2023 Global Change Outlook from the MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change quantifies benefits of policies that cap global warming at 1.5 C.
2023 Global Change Outlook from the MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change quantifies benefits of policies that cap global warming at 1.5 C.
The Eyes Have It: A New Book by Photographer Felice Frankel
With her new book, photographer Felice Frankel hopes to make scientists and engineers better visual communicators.
With her new book, photographer Felice Frankel hopes to make scientists and engineers better visual communicators.
3 Questions: Laura Beretsky on Living and Learning with Epilepsy
The MITES grant writer’s new book details her experience with epilepsy and offers lessons for creating a welcoming environment for workers with all kinds of health conditions.
The MITES grant writer’s new book details her experience with epilepsy and offers lessons for creating a welcoming environment for workers with all kinds of health conditions.
Pushing the Frontiers of Art and Technology With Generative AI
“I believe by using AI, whether generative or otherwise, we have the opportunity to find the language of humanity,” media artist Refik Anadol told an MIT audience.
“I believe by using AI, whether generative or otherwise, we have the opportunity to find the language of humanity,” media artist Refik Anadol told an MIT audience.
How Do Reasonable People Disagree?
A study by philosopher kevin dorst explains how political differences can result from a process of “rational polarization.”
A study by philosopher kevin dorst explains how political differences can result from a process of “rational polarization.”
Technique Enables AI on Edge Devices to Keep Learning Over Time
With the pockengine training method, machine-learning models can efficiently and continuously learn from user data on edge devices like smartphones.
With the pockengine training method, machine-learning models can efficiently and continuously learn from user data on edge devices like smartphones.
A New Wave of Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
Professor Li-Huei Tsai studies how brain waves can be used to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Professor Li-Huei Tsai studies how brain waves can be used to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Microbes Could Help Reduce the Need for Chemical Fertilizers
New coating protects nitrogen-fixing bacteria from heat and humidity, which could allow them to be deployed for large-scale agricultural use.
New coating protects nitrogen-fixing bacteria from heat and humidity, which could allow them to be deployed for large-scale agricultural use.
The Power of Knowledge
Senior Joshua Kuffour has set a goal of taking classes in as many departments as he can before he graduates. “It's taught me about valuing different ways of thinking,” he says.
Senior Joshua Kuffour has set a goal of taking classes in as many departments as he can before he graduates. “It’s taught me about valuing different ways of thinking,” he says.
Explained: Generative AI
How do powerful generative AI systems like ChatGPT work, and what makes them different from other types of artificial intelligence?
How do powerful generative AI systems like ChatGPT work, and what makes them different from other types of artificial intelligence?
Anesthesia Technology Precisely Controls Unconsciousness in Animal Tests
An advanced closed-loop anesthesia delivery system that monitors brain state to tailor propofol dose and achieve exactly the desired level of unconsciousness could reduce post-op side effects.
An advanced closed-loop anesthesia delivery system that monitors brain state to tailor propofol dose and achieve exactly the desired level of unconsciousness could reduce post-op side effects.
Nathaniel Hendren Wants to Understand the Conditions of Opportunity
The MIT professor of economics studies social mobility and examines which policies can give people a chance to thrive.
The MIT professor of economics studies social mobility and examines which policies can give people a chance to thrive.
How “Blue” and “Green” Appeared in a Language That Didn’t Have Words for Them
People of a remote Amazonian society who learned Spanish as a second language began to interpret colors in a new way, an MIT study has found.
People of a remote Amazonian society who learned Spanish as a second language began to interpret colors in a new way, an MIT study has found.
Centering Feminism: Marginalized Women and Potential Empowerment
MIT Professor Lerna Ekmekcioglu investigates marginalized women and potential empowerment.
MIT Professor Lerna Ekmekcioglu investigates marginalized women and potential empowerment.
A Marvel in Masonry Shows the Art of the Possible
Martin Puryear’s monumental sculpture “Lookout” has turned heads with its novel brick design. Here’s how MIT helped him build it.
Martin Puryear’s monumental sculpture “Lookout” has turned heads with its novel brick design. Here’s how MIT helped him build it.