In animal models, even low stimulation currents can sometimes still cause electrographic seizures, researchers found.

For Sarah Sterling, the new director of the Cryo-Electron Microscopy facility at MIT.nano, better planning and more communication leads to better science.

Physicists capture images of ultracold atoms flowing freely, without friction, in an exotic “edge state.”

Membranes based on natural silk and cellulose can remove many contaminants, including “forever chemicals” and heavy metals.

Lightwave electronics aim to integrate optical and electronic systems at incredibly high speeds, leveraging the ultrafast oscillations of light fields.

Assistant Professor Richard Teague describes how movement of unstable gas in a protoplanetary disk lends credibility to a secondary theory of planetary formation.

The researchers identified an atomic-level interaction that prevents peptide bonds from being broken down by water.

The spending increases were particularly pronounced for businesses within 100 yards of charging stations, and for businesses in low-income areas.

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 new algorithm solves complicated partial differential equations by breaking them down into simpler problems, potentially guiding computer graphics and geometry processing.


In language-processing areas of the brain, some cell populations respond to one word, while others respond to strings of words.

A new family of integrated rock salt-polyanion cathodes opens door to low-cost, high-energy storage.

Building on a landmark algorithm, researchers propose a way to make a smaller and more noise-tolerant quantum factoring circuit for cryptography.

Fasting helps intestinal stem cells regenerate and heal injuries but also leads to a higher risk of cancer in mice, MIT researchers report.

The first comprehensive model of rotor aerodynamics could improve the way turbine blades and wind farms are designed and how wind turbines are controlled.

The convoluted “legalese” used in legal documents conveys a special sense of authority, and even non-lawyers have learned to wield it.

MIT researchers have found a way to make structural materials last longer under the harsh conditions inside a fusion reactor.

These zinc-air batteries, smaller than a grain of sand, could help miniscule robots sense and respond to their environment.

The software tool NeuroTrALE is designed to quickly and efficiently process large amounts of brain imaging data semi-automatically.

In controlled experiments, MIT CSAIL researchers discover simulations of reality developing deep within LLMs, indicating an understanding of language beyond simple mimicry.

The new device, which can be implanted under the skin, rapidly releases naloxone when an overdose is detected.

The presence of organic matter is inconclusive, but the rocks could be scientists’ best chance at finding remnants of ancient Martian life.

The approach can detect anomalies in data recorded over time, without the need for any training.

Gamma frequency light and sound stimulation preserves myelination in mouse models and reveals molecular mechanisms that may underlie the benefit.

An MIT-led group shows how to achieve precise control over the properties of Weyl semimetals and other exotic substances.

Large multi-ring-containing molecules known as oligocyclotryptamines have never been produced in the lab until now.

MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub research presents a streamlined pavement life-cycle assessment framework to enable a large set of stakeholders to conduct environmental analysis of pavements.

SimPLE learns to pick, regrasp, and place objects using the objects’ computer-aided design model.

A new algorithm helps robots practice skills like sweeping and placing objects, potentially helping them improve at important tasks in houses, hospitals, and factories.

Reflecting a “Moore’s Law of aviation,” commercial flight has become roughly twice as safe each decade since the 1960s; Covid-19 added a wrinkle, however.

Electronic waste is a rapidly growing problem, but this degradable material could allow the recycling of parts from many single-use and wearable devices.

New center taps Institute-wide expertise to improve understanding of, and responses to, sustainability challenges.

The barely-there lunar atmosphere is likely the product of meteorite impacts over billions of years, a new study finds.

Knowing where to look for this signal will help researchers identify specific sources of the potent greenhouse gas.

The work on excitons, originating from ultrathin materials, could impact future electronics and establishes a new way to study these particles through a powerful instrument at the Brookhaven National Laboratory.

More efficient than other approaches, the “Thermometer” technique could help someone know when they should trust a large language model.

A mathematical method, validated with experimental data, provides a fast, reliable, and minimally invasive way of determining how to treat critical blood pressure changes during surgery or intensive care.

Ultrathin material whose properties “already meet or exceed industry standards” enables superfast switching, extreme durability.

MIT engineers have developed a fast and sustainable method for producing hydrogen fuel using aluminum, saltwater, and coffee grounds.

Genomics and lab studies reveal numerous findings, including a key role for Reelin amid neuronal vulnerability, and for choline and antioxidants in sustaining cognition.

Introducing structured randomization into decisions based on machine-learning model predictions can address inherent uncertainties while maintaining efficiency.

MAIA is a multimodal agent that can iteratively design experiments to better understand various components of AI systems.

Analysis and materials identified by MIT engineers could lead to more energy-efficient fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries, or computing devices.

A new study shows someone’s beliefs about an LLM play a significant role in the model’s performance and are important for how it is deployed.

The model could help clinicians assess breast cancer stage and ultimately help in reducing overtreatment.

Two studies pinpoint their likely industrial sources and mitigation opportunities.

The planet’s wild orbit offers clues to how such large, hot planets take shape.

The approach could help engineers design more efficient energy-conversion systems and faster microelectronic devices, reducing waste heat.

A new technique enables users to compare several large models and choose the one that works best for their task.

Propofol, a drug commonly used for general anesthesia, derails the brain’s normal balance between stability and excitability.