- MIT physicists improve the precision of atomic clocksA new method turns down quantum noise that obscures the “ticking” of atoms, and could enable stable, transportable atomic clocks.
- Uncovering new physics in metals manufacturingMIT researchers discovered a hidden atomic order that persists in metals even after extreme processing.
- MIT physicists improve the precision of atomic clocksA new method turns down quantum noise that obscures the “ticking” of atoms, and could enable stable, transportable atomic clocks.
- Uncovering new physics in metals manufacturingMIT researchers discovered a hidden atomic order that persists in metals even after extreme processing.
- Engineered “natural killer” cells could help fight cancerA new study identifies genetic modifications that make these immune cells, known as CAR-NK cells, more effective at destroying cancer cells.
- Laurent Demanet appointed co-director of MIT Center for Computational Science and EngineeringApplied mathematics professor will join fellow co-director Nicolas Hadjiconstantinou in leading the cross-cutting center.
- Fighting for the health of the planet with AIAssistant Professor Priya Donti’s research applies machine learning to optimize renewable energy.
- New prediction model could improve the reliability of fusion power plantsThe approach combines physics and machine learning to avoid damaging disruptions when powering down tokamak fusion machines.
- Printable aluminum alloy sets strength records, may enable lighter aircraft partsIncorporating machine learning, MIT engineers developed a way to 3D print alloys that are much stronger than conventionally manufactured versions.
- Study sheds light on musicians’ enhanced attentionBrain imaging suggests people with musical training may be better than others at filtering out distracting sounds.
- Matthew Shoulders named head of the Department of ChemistryA leading researcher in protein folding biochemistry and next-generation protein engineering techniques will advance chemistry research and education.
- Report: Sustainability in supply chains is still a firm-level priorityAnalysis from MIT’s Center for Transportation and Logistics finds companies are still acting to reduce emissions, but often lag in measurement techniques.
- Chemists create red fluorescent dyes that may enable clearer biomedical imagingThe new dyes are based on boron-containing molecules that were previously too unstable for practical use.
- AI maps how a new antibiotic targets gut bacteriaMIT CSAIL and McMaster researchers used a generative AI model to reveal how a narrow-spectrum antibiotic attacks disease-causing bacteria, speeding up a process that normally takes years.
- Secretary of Energy Chris Wright ’85 visits MITPanel discussions focused on innovation in many forms of energy, then a tour of campus featured student research.
- MIT-affiliated physicists win McMillan Award for discovery of exotic electronic stateJiaqi Cai and Zhengguang Lu independently discovered that electrons can become fractions of themselves.
- Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship welcomes Ana Bakshi as new executive directorBakshi will help shape and scale entrepreneurship education and platform at MIT.
- Lincoln Lab unveils the most powerful AI supercomputer at any US universityOptimized for generative AI, TX-GAIN is driving innovation in biodefense, materials discovery, cybersecurity, and other areas of research and development.
- A simple formula could guide the design of faster-charging, longer-lasting batteriesMIT researchers developed a model that explains lithium intercalation rates in lithium-ion batteries.
- Accounting for uncertainty to help engineers design complex systemsThe approach could enable autonomous vehicles, commercial aircraft, or transportation networks that are more reliable in the face of real-world unpredictability.
- Palladium filters could enable cheaper, more efficient generation of hydrogen fuelThe novel design allows the membranes to withstand high temperatures when separating hydrogen from gas mixtures.
- A cysteine-rich diet may promote regeneration of the intestinal lining, study suggestsThe findings may offer a new way to help heal tissue damage from radiation or chemotherapy treatment.
