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Study assesses seizure risk from stimulating the thalamus
https://news.mit.edu/2024/study-assesses-seizure-risk-stimulating-thalamus-0906
Published: September 6, 2024 20:00
In animal models, even low stimulation currents can sometimes still cause electrographic seizures, researchers found.
No detail too small
https://news.mit.edu/2024/no-detail-too-small-0906
Published: September 6, 2024 20:00
For Sarah Sterling, the new director of the Cryo-Electron Microscopy facility at MIT.nano, better planning and more communication leads to better science.
Atoms on the edge
https://news.mit.edu/2024/ultracold-atoms-edge-state-0906
Published: September 6, 2024 09:00
Physicists capture images of ultracold atoms flowing freely, without friction, in an exotic “edge state.”
New filtration material could remove long-lasting chemicals from water
https://news.mit.edu/2024/new-filtration-material-could-remove-long-lasting-water-chemicals-0906
Published: September 6, 2024 04:00
Membranes based on natural silk and cellulose can remove many contaminants, including “forever chemicals” and heavy metals.
Nanostructures enable on-chip lightwave-electronic frequency mixer
https://news.mit.edu/2024/nanostructures-enable-chip-lightwave-electronic-frequency-mixer-0904
Published: September 4, 2024 18:10
Lightwave electronics aim to integrate optical and electronic systems at incredibly high speeds, leveraging the ultrafast oscillations of light fields.
3 Questions: Evidence for planetary formation through gravitational instability
https://news.mit.edu/2024/3-questions-richard-teague-evidence-planetary-formation-through-gravitational-instability-0904
Published: September 4, 2024 15:10
Assistant Professor Richard Teague describes how movement of unstable gas in a protoplanetary disk lends credibility to a secondary theory of planetary formation.
MIT chemists explain why dinosaur collagen may have survived for millions of years
https://news.mit.edu/2024/mit-chemists-explain-why-dinosaur-collagen-survived-millions-years-0904
Published: September 4, 2024 12:00
The researchers identified an atomic-level interaction that prevents peptide bonds from being broken down by water.
Study: EV charging stations boost spending at nearby businesses
https://news.mit.edu/2024/study-ev-charging-stations-boost-nearby-business-spending-0904
Published: September 4, 2024 09:00
The spending increases were particularly pronounced for businesses within 100 yards of charging stations, and for businesses in low-income areas.
Study: Transparency is often lacking in datasets used to train large language models
https://news.mit.edu/2024/study-large-language-models-datasets-lack-transparency-0830
Published: August 30, 2024 09:00
Researchers developed an easy-to-use tool that enables an AI practitioner to find data that suits the purpose of their model, which could improve accuracy and reduce bias.
A framework for solving parabolic partial differential equations
https://news.mit.edu/2024/framework-solving-parabolic-partial-differential-equations-0828
Published: August 28, 2024 20:30
A new algorithm solves complicated partial differential equations by breaking them down into simpler problems, potentially guiding computer graphics and geometry processing.
Scientists find neurons that process language on different timescales
https://news.mit.edu/2024/scientists-find-neurons-process-language-on-different-timescales-0826
Published: August 26, 2024 09:00
In language-processing areas of the brain, some cell populations respond to one word, while others respond to strings of words.
Study of disordered rock salts leads to battery breakthrough
https://news.mit.edu/2024/study-disordered-rock-salts-battery-breakthrough-0823
Published: August 23, 2024 20:55
A new family of integrated rock salt-polyanion cathodes opens door to low-cost, high-energy storage.
Toward a code-breaking quantum computer
https://news.mit.edu/2024/toward-code-breaking-quantum-computer-0823
Published: August 23, 2024 04:00
Building on a landmark algorithm, researchers propose a way to make a smaller and more noise-tolerant quantum factoring circuit for cryptography.
Study reveals the benefits and downside of fasting
https://news.mit.edu/2024/study-reveals-fasting-benefits-and-downside-0821
Published: August 21, 2024 15:00
Fasting helps intestinal stem cells regenerate and heal injuries but also leads to a higher risk of cancer in mice, MIT researchers report.