MIT engineers’ new technology can probe the neural circuits that influence hunger, mood, and a variety of diseases.
A Clean Alternative to One of the World’s Most Common Ingredients
C16 Biosciences, founded by MIT alumni, has developed a microbial oil to replace palm oil, whose production reaps environmental devastation.
C16 Biosciences, founded by MIT alumni, has developed a microbial oil to replace palm oil, whose production reaps environmental devastation.
Study: Microtargeting Works, Just Not the Way People Think
In politics, tailored ads make sense, but with real limits to the tailoring.
In politics, tailored ads make sense, but with real limits to the tailoring.
If Art Is How We Express Our Humanity, Where Does AI Fit In?
The way we talk about AI is broken in many ways.
This Salty Gel Could Harvest Water From Desert Air
A new material developed by MIT engineers exhibits “record-breaking” vapor absorption.
A new material developed by MIT engineers exhibits “record-breaking” vapor absorption.
Mapping Cities in Motion: New Maps Make the World More Visible to All
MIT’s Senseable City Lab popularized visual tools that show how cities work. A new book reflects on the promise of dynamic urban maps.
Mit’s senseable city Lab popularized visual tools that show how cities work. A new book reflects on the promise of dynamic urban maps.
Exploring New Methods for Increasing Safety and Reliability of Autonomous Vehicles
A new study finds human supervisors have the potential to reduce barriers to deploying autonomous vehicles.
A new study finds human supervisors have the potential to reduce barriers to deploying autonomous vehicles.
Q&A: Are Far-Reaching Fires the New Normal?
As Canada’s wildfires continue to be felt downwind, MIT experts weigh in on what to expect in the coming months, with wildfire season underway.
As Canada’s wildfires continue to be felt downwind, MIT experts weigh in on what to expect in the coming months, with wildfire season underway.
Why Social Movements Must Innovate
On-the-ground study of Sudan shows how protestors have kept their tactics evolving in the face of oppressive rulers.
On-the-ground study of Sudan shows how protestors have kept their tactics evolving in the face of oppressive rulers.
Life in a Hologram
Physicist Daniel Harlow explores an alternate quantum reality in search of fundamental truths to our physical universe.
Physicist Daniel Harlow explores an alternate quantum reality in search of fundamental truths to our physical universe.
Even Lawyers Don’t Like Legalese
A new study shows lawyers find simplified legal documents easier to understand, more appealing, and just as enforceable as traditional contracts.
A new study shows lawyers find simplified legal documents easier to understand, more appealing, and just as enforceable as traditional contracts.
That Moment When You’re Nodding Off Is a Sweet Spot for Creativity
A new study finds people are more creative after waking from the earliest stage of sleep, especially when they are guided to dream about a particular topic.
A new study finds people are more creative after waking from the earliest stage of sleep, especially when they are guided to dream about a particular topic.
Studying Consciousness Without Affecting It
A new study tests an alternative to external stimulation for measuring when subjects lose and regain responsiveness during sedation and anesthesia.
A new study tests an alternative to external stimulation for measuring when subjects lose and regain responsiveness during sedation and anesthesia.
Illuminating the Money Trail
MIT political scientist In Song Kim shines a bright light on the dark art of political lobbying.
MIT political scientist In Song Kim shines a bright light on the dark art of political lobbying.
A Simple Paper Test Could Offer Early Cancer Diagnosis
The new diagnostic, which is based on analysis of urine samples, could also be designed to reveal whether a tumor has metastasized.
The new diagnostic, which is based on analysis of urine samples, could also be designed to reveal whether a tumor has metastasized.
Vaccine Printer Could Help Vaccines Reach More People
The printer generates vaccine-filled microneedle patches that can be stored long-term at room temperature and applied to the skin.
The printer generates vaccine-filled microneedle patches that can be stored long-term at room temperature and applied to the skin.