Angela Koehler, Iain Cheeseman, and Katharina Ribbeck are shaping the collaborative as a platform for transformative research, translation, and talent development across MIT.

The “self-steering” DisCIPL system directs small models to work together on tasks with constraints, like itinerary planning and budgeting.

Tools for forecasting and modeling technological improvements and the impacts of policy decisions can result in more effective and impactful decision-making.

The technique can help scientists in economics, public health, and other fields understand whether to trust the results of their experiments.

A study profiling antigens presented on immune and tumor cells in co-culture points to new strategies for attacking a treatment-resistant and deadly brain cancer.

Therapeutic antibodies packaged into microparticles could be injected with a standard syringe, avoiding the need for lengthy and often uncomfortable infusions.

Chemical engineers have found a simple way to make capturing carbon emissions from industrial plants more energy-efficient.

By stacking multiple active components based on new materials on the back end of a computer chip, this new approach reduces the amount of energy wasted during computation.

Temporarily anesthetizing the retina briefly reverts the activity of the visual system to that observed in early development and enables growth of responses to the amblyopic (“lazy”) eye.

The new design could be adapted to assist the elderly, sort warehouse products, or unload heavy cargo.

MIT researchers identified three cognitive skills that we use to infer what someone really means.

MIT researchers discover how an immune system molecule triggers neurons to shut down social behavior in mice modeling infection.

MIT researchers analyzed a recently discovered ancient construction site to shed new light on a material that has endured for thousands of years.

A new atlas charts the diversity of an influential cell type in the brains of mice and marmosets.

Using a versatile problem-solving framework, researchers show how early relapse in lymphoma patients influences their chance for survival.

Cutting air travel and purchasing renewable energy can lead to different effects on overall air quality, even while achieving the same CO2 reduction, new research shows.

The speech-to-reality system combines 3D generative AI and robotic assembly to create objects on demand.

New findings may help researchers identify genetic mutations that contribute to rare diseases, by studying when and how single genes produce multiple versions of proteins.

A study by MIT researchers illuminates choices about reliability, cost, and emissions.

This new technique enables LLMs to dynamically adjust the amount of computation they use for reasoning, based on the difficulty of the question.

With insect-like speed and agility, the tiny robot could someday aid in search-and-rescue missions.

Whether they walk on two, four, or six legs, animals maintain stability by monitoring their body position and correcting errors with every step.

MIT engineers show they can accurately measure blood glucose by shining near-infrared light on the skin.

Preliminary studies find derivatives of the compound, known as verticillin A, can kill some types of glioma cells.

The Institute will commit up to $1 million in new funding to increase supply of UROPs.

Wedge-shaped vortex generators reduce drag in ship hulls, which could advance decarbonization for the shipping industry.

MIT CSAIL and LIDS researchers developed a mathematically grounded system that lets soft robots deform, adapt, and interact with people and objects, without violating safety limits.

The new design from MIT engineers could pump up many biohybrid builds.

Large language models can learn to mistakenly link certain sentence patterns with specific topics — and may then repeat these patterns instead of reasoning.

BoltzGen generates protein binders for any biological target from scratch, expanding AI’s reach from understanding biology toward engineering it.

AI supports the clean energy transition as it manages power grid operations, helps plan infrastructure investments, guides development of novel materials, and more.

X-ray observations reveal surprising features of the dying star’s most energetic environment.

MIT neuroscientists find a surprising parallel in the ways humans and new AI models solve complex problems.

The virtual VideoCAD tool could boost designers’ productivity and help train engineers learning computer-aided design.

The team adapted the medical technique to study slag waste that was a byproduct of ancient copper smelting.

The system can be paired with any atmospheric water harvesting material to shake out drinking water in minutes instead of hours.

MIT researchers developed a way to identify the smallest dataset that guarantees optimal solutions to complex problems.

Solar maximum occurred within the past year — good news for aurora watchers, as the most active period for displays at New England latitudes occurs in the three years following solar maximum.

Because it’s nearly impermeable to gases, the polymer coating developed by MIT engineers could be used to protect solar panels, machinery, infrastructure, and more.

The MIT Quantum Initiative is taking shape, leveraging quantum breakthroughs to drive the future of scientific and technological progress.

Using these nanoparticles to deliver a flu vaccine, researchers observed an effective immune response at a much lower dose.

The findings could open a route to new forms of higher-temperature superconductors.

Ruth Perry’s new book profiles Anna Gordon, a Scotswoman who preserved and transmitted precious popular ballads, and with them national traditions.

Using these antigens, researchers plan to develop vaccine candidates that they hope would stimulate a strong immune response against the world’s deadliest pathogen.

A new approach developed at MIT could help a search-and-rescue robot navigate an unpredictable environment by rapidly generating an accurate map of its surroundings.

A new study by MIT researchers analyzes different nuclear waste management strategies, with a focus on the radionuclide iodine-129.

MIT researchers created microscopic wireless electronic devices that travel through blood and implant in target brain regions, where they provide electrical stimulation.

The KATMAP model, developed by researchers in the Department of Biology, can predict alternative cell splicing, which allows cells to create endless diversity from the same sets of genetic blueprints.

MIT engineers developed a programmable drug-delivery patch that can promote tissue healing and blood vessel regrowth following a heart attack.

The new approach maps aircraft sections most vulnerable to lightning, including on planes with experimental designs.