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First-of-its-kind device profiles newborns’ immune function
https://news.mit.edu/2025/first-its-kind-device-profiles-newborns-immune-function-0613
Published: June 13, 2025 19:15
The BiophysicaL Immune Profiling for Infants (BLIPI) profiles an infant’s immune system in under 15 minutes, using just a single drop of blood.
Decarbonizing steel is as tough as steel
https://news.mit.edu/2025/decarbonizing-steel-tough-as-steel-0611
Published: June 11, 2025 20:30
But a new study shows how advanced steelmaking technologies could substantially reduce carbon emissions.
Bringing meaning into technology deployment
https://news.mit.edu/2025/bringing-meaning-technology-deployment-0611
Published: June 11, 2025 20:15
The MIT Ethics of Computing Research Symposium showcases projects at the intersection of technology, ethics, and social responsibility.
Photonic processor could streamline 6G wireless signal processing
https://news.mit.edu/2025/photonic-processor-could-streamline-6g-wireless-signal-processing-0611
Published: June 11, 2025 18:00
By performing deep learning at the speed of light, this chip could give edge devices new capabilities for real-time data analysis.
Have a damaged painting? Restore it in just hours with an AI-generated “mask”
https://news.mit.edu/2025/restoring-damaged-paintings-using-ai-generated-mask-0611
Published: June 11, 2025 15:00
A new method can physically restore original paintings using digitally constructed films, which can be removed if desired.
Window-sized device taps the air for safe drinking water
https://news.mit.edu/2025/window-sized-device-taps-air-safe-drinking-water-0611
Published: June 11, 2025 09:00
MIT engineers developed an atmospheric water harvester that produces fresh water anywhere — even Death Valley, California.
How the brain solves complicated problems
https://news.mit.edu/2025/how-brain-solves-complicated-problems-0611
Published: June 11, 2025 09:00
Study shows humans flexibly deploy different reasoning strategies to tackle challenging mental tasks — offering insights for building machines that think more like us.
Once-a-week pill for schizophrenia shows promise in clinical trials
https://news.mit.edu/2025/weekly-pill-schizophrenia-shows-promise-clinical-trials-0610
Published: June 10, 2025 22:30
The ingestible capsule forms a drug depot in the stomach, gradually releasing its payload and eliminating the need for patients to take medicine every day.
Inroads to personalized AI trip planning
https://news.mit.edu/2025/inroads-personalized-ai-trip-planning-0610
Published: June 10, 2025 19:00
A new framework from the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab supercharges language models, so they can reason over, interactively develop, and verify valid, complex travel agendas.
How we really judge AI
https://news.mit.edu/2025/how-we-really-judge-ai-0610
Published: June 10, 2025 15:30
Forget optimists vs. Luddites. Most people evaluate AI based on its perceived capability and their need for personalization.
“Each of us holds a piece of the solution”
https://news.mit.edu/2025/each-of-us-holds-piece-of-the-solution-0610
Published: June 10, 2025 15:00
Campus gathers with Vice President for Energy and Climate Evelyn Wang to explore the Climate Project at MIT, make connections, and exchange ideas.
Universal nanosensor unlocks the secrets to plant growth
https://news.mit.edu/2025/universal-nanosensor-unlocks-plant-growth-secrets-0609
Published: June 9, 2025 20:55
Researchers from SMART DiSTAP developed the world’s first near-infrared fluorescent nanosensor capable of monitoring a plant’s primary growth hormone in real-time and without harming the plant.
AI-enabled control system helps autonomous drones stay on target in uncertain environments
Published: June 9, 2025 20:40
The system automatically learns to adapt to unknown disturbances such as gusting winds.
New facility to accelerate materials solutions for fusion energy
https://news.mit.edu/2025/new-facility-accelerate-materials-solutions-fusion-energy-0609
Published: June 9, 2025 13:00
MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center to establish the Schmidt Laboratory for Materials in Nuclear Technologies.
How the brain distinguishes between ambiguous hypotheses
https://news.mit.edu/2025/how-brain-distinguishes-between-ambiguous-hypotheses-0606
Published: June 6, 2025 09:00
Neural activity patterns can encode competing hypotheses about which landmark will lead to the correct destination.
Former MIT researchers advance a new model for innovation
https://news.mit.edu/2025/former-mit-researchers-advance-new-model-innovation-0606
Published: June 6, 2025 04:00
Focused research organizations (FROs) undertake large research efforts and have begun to yield scientific advances.
Animation technique simulates the motion of squishy objects
https://news.mit.edu/2025/animation-technique-simulates-squishy-objects-motion-0606
Published: June 6, 2025 04:00
The approach could help animators to create realistic 3D characters or engineers to design elastic products.
Different anesthetics, same result: unconsciousness by shifting brainwave phase
https://news.mit.edu/2025/unconsciousness-by-shifting-brainwave-phase-0605
Published: June 5, 2025 21:00
MIT study finds an easily measurable brain wave shift may be a universal marker of unconsciousness under anesthesia.
New system enables robots to solve manipulation problems in seconds
https://news.mit.edu/2025/new-system-enables-robots-to-solve-manipulation-problems-seconds-0605
Published: June 5, 2025 04:00
Researchers developed an algorithm that lets a robot “think ahead” and consider thousands of potential motion plans simultaneously.
Physicists observe a new form of magnetism for the first time
https://news.mit.edu/2025/physicists-observe-new-form-magnetism-0605
Published: June 5, 2025 04:00
The magnetic state offers a new route to “spintronic” memory devices that would be faster and more efficient than their electronic counterparts.
Study helps pinpoint areas where microplastics will accumulate
https://news.mit.edu/2025/study-helps-pinpoint-areas-where-microplastics-will-accumulate-0604
Published: June 4, 2025 04:00
Biofilms deposited by living organisms reduce the accumulation of small particles, while areas of bare sand can be microplastics hotspots.
Study shows making hydrogen with soda cans and seawater is scalable and sustainable
https://news.mit.edu/2025/study-shows-making-hydrogen-soda-cans-seawater-scalable-sustainable-0603
Published: June 3, 2025 15:00
The method’s overall carbon emissions are on par with those of other green hydrogen technologies.
New 3D printing method enables complex designs and creates less waste
https://news.mit.edu/2025/new-3d-printing-method-enables-complex-designs-creates-less-waste-0603
Published: June 3, 2025 04:00
MIT engineers developed a technique for making intricate structures with supports that can be dissolved and reused instead of thrown away.