In an unexpected twist to climate change consequences, MIT researchers have discovered that our greenhouse gas emissions aren't just warming the planet—they're…
Mar 13, 2025
In a development that could dramatically alter treatment approaches for spinal cord injuries and neurodegenerative diseases like ALS, MIT researchers have…
Mar 13, 2025
In the decade since researchers at MIT first began exploring how brain waves might be harnessed to combat Alzheimer's disease, a compelling body of evidence…
Mar 3, 2025
A robotic insect lighter than a paperclip has achieved a remarkable 17-minute flight time, marking a significant advance toward mechanical pollination that could transform indoor farming.
Jan 16, 2025
Fast radio bursts are brief and brilliant explosions of radio waves emitted by extremely compact objects such as neutron stars and possibly black holes.
Jan 3, 2025
New research reveals how unspoken but widely known information creates harmful social dynamics in workplaces and communities, with implications for addressing organizational dysfunction and social change.
Dec 23, 2024
A novel chip-building technique enables seamless vertical stacking of electronic components, potentially revolutionizing AI hardware design and computational power.
Dec 18, 2024
In a fascinating repurposing of space telescope data, astronomers have pierced the veil of our solar system's asteroid belt, revealing a previously invisible population of diminutive space rocks that could help unlock the origins of Earth-impacting meteorites.
Dec 9, 2024
Many climate strategies rely on direct air capture to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, but new research from MIT suggests these plans may be based on unrealistic assumptions about the technology's future costs and scalability.
Nov 21, 2024
Summary: MIT researchers have discovered that exercise benefits extend to individual nerve cells in two surprising ways.
Nov 12, 2024
Summary: MIT researchers have developed a groundbreaking algorithm that can identify causal relationships in complex systems, from climate patterns to biological ecosystems.
Nov 1, 2024
MIT engineers have built a new desalination system that runs with the rhythms of the sun.
Oct 8, 2024
A new AI tool allows young adults to converse with a virtual version of their potential 60-year-old selves, aiming to reduce anxiety and improve long-term decision making.
Oct 2, 2024
Summary: MIT physicists propose that detecting subtle changes in Mars' orbit could indicate the presence of primordial black holes, potentially solving the dark matter mystery.
Sep 17, 2024
