Scientists find that learning to identify a new object subtly reshapes visual processing in the brain.
Bringing the Data to Every Sideline
PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.
PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.
Separating Logic and Language
Neuroscientists find logical reasoning does not involve language-processing parts of the brain.
Neuroscientists find logical reasoning does not involve language-processing parts of the brain.
Scientists Find Ozone Depletion Began Decades Before Discovery of Ozone Hole
Using modern tools, they also determined that carbon tetrachloride, used as a dry-cleaning and degreasing agent as early as the 1930s, was at the root of early ozone loss.
Using modern tools, they also determined that carbon tetrachloride, used as a dry-cleaning and degreasing agent as early as the 1930s, was at the root of early ozone loss.
The Brain’s Language Network Is More Extensive Than Previously Thought
A new study reveals that parts of the brain located far from the canonical language-processing centers are also involved in language comprehension.
A new study reveals that parts of the brain located far from the canonical language-processing centers are also involved in language comprehension.
How Urban Design Leads to Better Wellness
An extensive study of U.S. cities identifies walkable neighborhoods, urban greenery, and access to amenities as key contributors to residents’ health.
An extensive study of U.S. cities identifies walkable neighborhoods, urban greenery, and access to amenities as key contributors to residents’ health.
Q&A: What Is Agentic AI Today, and What Do We Want It to Be?
Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.
Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.
What Happens When Environmental Change Outpaces Life’s Ability to Adapt?
A new model links Earth’s mass extinctions to mismatches between rates of environmental change and biological adaptation.
A new model links Earth’s mass extinctions to mismatches between rates of environmental change and biological adaptation.
A Tiny Ingestible Sensor Can Measure Temperature From Inside the Body
After being swallowed, the devices could offer continuous monitoring of patients who are sick or at risk of hypothermia.
After being swallowed, the devices could offer continuous monitoring of patients who are sick or at risk of hypothermia.
“We Can’t Ship Goods Without Functioning Ports”
PhD student Chelsea Mitchell studies the economic forces that shape shipping ports and their ability to support global supply chains.
PhD student Chelsea Mitchell studies the economic forces that shape shipping ports and their ability to support global supply chains.
Could AI Tell You Where You Left Your Keys?
A new spatial memory system for robots efficiently captures details about the objects they see while exploring their environment.
A new spatial memory system for robots efficiently captures details about the objects they see while exploring their environment.
Would You Return a Favor? Scientists Say It Depends on the Relationship
A new study shows people expect reciprocal generosity only in interactions with friends or others of equal social status.
A new study shows people expect reciprocal generosity only in interactions with friends or others of equal social status.
The Long History of Vaccine Hesitancy
Thomas Levenson’s new book shows how arguments against vaccination reach back to the beginning of the technology itself.
Thomas Levenson’s new book shows how arguments against vaccination reach back to the beginning of the technology itself.
When It Comes to Predicting People’s Preferences, It Pays to Consider “The Power of Three”
MIT researchers provide a major upgrade to the nearly century-old idea of random utility models.
MIT researchers provide a major upgrade to the nearly century-old idea of random utility models.
Innovative Projects Explore Ways to Deal With Extreme Heat
Low-cost personal cooling and emissions-free air conditioning among ideas studied with MIT’s Climate Project seed funding.
Low-cost personal cooling and emissions-free air conditioning among ideas studied with MIT’s Climate Project seed funding.
A Plan to Preserve Wetlands Without Stopping Development
Study shows the tradeoff between conservation and growth is less stark with a locally adjusted policy featuring both tradeable offsets and taxes.
Study shows the tradeoff between conservation and growth is less stark with a locally adjusted policy featuring both tradeable offsets and taxes.