Studies in empathy and analytics

Upon the advice of one of his soccer teammates, James Simon enrolled in 14.73 (The Challenge…

Offering clean energy around the clock

As remarkable as the rise of solar and wind farms has been over the last 20…

Two from MIT awarded 2024 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

MIT graduate student Riyam Al Msari and alumna Francisca Vasconcelos ’20 are among the 30 recipients…

The MIT Edgerton Center’s third annual showcase dazzles onlookers

On April 9, a trailer with the words “Born by Fire” emblazoned on the back pulled…

Two MIT teams selected for NSF sustainable materials grants

Two teams led by MIT researchers were selected in December 2023 by the U.S. National Science…

A home where world-changing innovations take flight

In a large, open space on the first floor of 750 Main Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts,…

MIT tops among single-campus universities in US patents granted

In an era defined by unprecedented challenges and opportunities, MIT remains at the forefront of pioneering…

A faster, better way to prevent an AI chatbot from giving toxic responses

A user could ask ChatGPT to write a computer program or summarize an article, and the…

Extracting hydrogen from rocks

It’s commonly thought that the most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen, exists mainly alongside other…

Programming functional fabrics

Encouraged by her family, Lavender Tessmer explored various creative pursuits from a young age, particularly textiles,…