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MIT engineers design recyclable elastic yarn
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Making robots faster by helping them think ahead
By planning actions based on the future position of a robot, the VLASH technique streamlines motions and accelerates performance. Credits: Credit: Courtesy of the researchers *Terms of Use: Images for download on the…
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New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting…
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Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat
The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution…
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To study how chips really work, MIT researchers built their own operating system
A new kernel called Fractal gives researchers a cleaner view of what’s happening inside a processor, and has already…
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Startup helps retailers track their products in real-time
Cartesian Systems has developed a technology to help retailers track inventory in real-time using RFID tags. This…
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MIT chemists design impact-resistant plastics
MIT chemists have developed a method to enhance the impact resistance of common polymers like polystyrene and rubber.…
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MIT researchers teach AI models to interpret charts
MIT researchers have developed a new dataset called ChartNet to enhance the capabilities of vision-language models in…
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Alejandro Aravena urges School of Architecture and Planning graduates to lead with kindness, honor the truth
Alejandro Aravena, a renowned Chilean architect, addressed graduates at the MIT School of Architecture and Planning's…
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Scene at MIT: A nanoscientist graduates with her very good boy
Michelle Quien, a PhD graduate from MIT, celebrated her graduation with her dog Vinny, who wore a custom doctoral…
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At a spirited Commencement ceremony, the Class of 2026 is urged to “run toward the hardest problems”
At the OneMIT Commencement ceremony, AMD CEO Lisa Su encouraged the Class of 2026 to tackle difficult challenges in…
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Commencement address by Lisa Su ’90, SM ’91, PhD ’94
Lisa Su, the CEO of AMD, delivered a commencement address to MIT's Class of 2026, emphasizing the importance of…
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Sally Kornbluth’s charge to the Class of 2026
MIT President Sally Kornbluth addressed the Class of 2026, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and excellence in…
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New laboratory at MIT aims to advance quantum research for the nation
MIT has announced the establishment of the Quantum Systems Laboratory to enhance quantum research and innovation. The…
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Brighter MRI signals
MIT researchers have developed new MRI sensors that can detect specific molecules in the brain and body. These…
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Place-based pathways to a viable future
The Living Climate Futures Symposium focused on climate challenges and solutions at the community level. Researchers…
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Designing a career, on and off the track, at MIT
Krystal Montgomery, a senior at MIT, is balancing her studies in computer science and design while excelling as a…
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Ten from MIT accept 2026 Fulbright awards
Ten affiliates from MIT have been awarded Fulbright grants for research projects abroad in 2026-27. This year, over…
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Bridging real human movement with digital technology
MIT.nano Immersion Lab is collaborating with Emerson College students to enhance their understanding of virtual…
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A day in the life of MIT Sloan Fellow Alecia Asiamigbe
Alecia Asiamigbe, an MBA student at MIT Sloan, is focused on building a sustainable future through her renewable…
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One stage at a time
Associate Professor Sara Brown teaches MIT students about theater set design, emphasizing the importance of visual…
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Featured video: MIT teachings, free to the world
A new film from MIT Open Learning highlights the impact of MIT OpenCourseWare, which was launched 25 years ago. The…
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MIT students study plasma physics beneath Alaska’s aurora
MIT students conducted expeditions in Alaska to study plasma phenomena using the aurora borealis as a natural…
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MIT economist Whitney Newey awarded Erwin Plein Nemmers Prize in Economics
MIT economist Whitney Newey has been awarded the 2026 Erwin Plein Nemmers Prize in Economics for his significant…
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The rules neurons follow to make sense of what we see
A new study from MIT's Picower Institute reveals how neurons process visual information. The research highlights the…
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MIT affiliates elected to National Academy of Sciences for 2026
Six faculty members from MIT have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2026, recognizing their…
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Some democracies are struggling to ensure safe drinking water
A new study reveals that while democracies provide some public water access, they are struggling to ensure its safety.…
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Technology usually creates jobs for young, skilled workers. Will AI do the same?
A new study by MIT labor economist David Autor examines how technology impacts employment in the U.S. postwar era. The…
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Four from MIT named 2026 Searle Scholars
MIT scientists Sven Dorkenwald and Whitney Henry have been awarded the 2026 Searle Scholars honor for their innovative…
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Q&A: The path to a PhD in computational science and engineering at MIT
Emily Williams is set to become the first graduate of MIT's new PhD program in Computational Science and Engineering.…
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Steel developed at MIT is key to Formula One, Baja 1000, and MIT Motorsports
MIT has developed a high-performance steel called Ferrium C61, which has been successfully used in Formula One and…
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Building AI models that understand chemical principles
Connor Coley is an MIT Associate Professor working at the intersection of chemistry and machine learning to discover…
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Justin Solomon appointed associate dean of engineering education
Justin Solomon has been appointed as the associate dean of engineering education at MIT, effective July 1. In this…
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MIT Asia Real Estate Initiative expands its footprint in booming Asia-Pacific cities
The MIT Asia Real Estate Initiative (AREI) aims to address the rapid urbanization in Asia-Pacific cities by engaging…
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A day in the life of MIT MBA student Patrick Yeung
Patrick Yeung, a senior MBA student at MIT Sloan, is focused on sustainability and community building. He participates…
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The Haystack 37m Telescope: A new era of astrophysical research
The Haystack 37m Telescope has resumed its scientific mission at MIT Haystack Observatory after significant upgrades.…
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Single-molecule tracker illuminates workings of cancer-related proteins
Researchers at the Broad Institute have developed a new imaging technique to track cancer-related proteins in…
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New research enables a robot to chart a better course
Researchers from MIT and the University of Pennsylvania have developed an open-source trajectory-planning system…
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Language development in the brain
New research reveals that the brain's language network is primarily established in the left hemisphere by age 4. The…
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A bet that has paid off 500 million times over
MIT OpenCourseWare has significantly impacted global education since its launch 25 years ago. The initiative has…
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Startup making reusable emergency housing wins MIT $100K competition
Uplift Microhome has won the MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition for its innovative modular housing units designed…
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The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab launches to shape the future of AI and quantum computing
The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab has been launched to advance research at the intersection of artificial…
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MIT engineers’ virtual violin produces realistic sounds
MIT engineers have developed a physics-based computational model that simulates the sound of a violin when its strings…
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Robotically assembled building blocks could make construction more efficient and sustainable
MIT researchers have developed a robotic system that assembles modular 3D building blocks called voxels, which could…
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Mapping molecular markers of physical fitness
A new study by researchers from MIT, GE HealthCare, and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point has identified…
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Six from MIT awarded 2026 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Six MIT affiliates have been awarded the 2026 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans, which supports…
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