School of Science welcomes new faculty in 2023
Sixteen professors join the departments of Biology; Chemistry; Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences; Mathematics; and Physics.
3 Questions: The first asteroid sample returned to Earth
Richard Binzel describes how asteroid dirt and dust delivered by OSIRIS-Rex, with help from MIT, may reveal clues to the solar system’s origins.
New qubit circuit enables quantum operations with higher accuracy
The advance brings quantum error correction a step closer to reality.
Re-imagining our theories of language
Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences faculty members Ev Fedorenko, Ted Gibson, and Roger Levy believe they can answer a fundamental question: What is the purpose of language?
School of Engineering welcomes Songyee Yoon PhD ’00 as visiting innovation scholar
A visionary entrepreneur and innovator, Yoon will focus on entrepreneurship, supporting female engineers, and fostering inclusive innovation.
Ancient Amazonians intentionally created fertile “dark earth”
The rich soil holds thousands of tons of carbon, sequestered over centuries by indigenous practices, a new study suggests.
MIT scholars awarded seed grants to probe the social implications of generative AI
The 27 finalists — representing every school at MIT — will explore the technology’s impact on democracy, education, sustainability, communications, and much more.
Mikhail Ivanov wins 2024 New Horizons in Physics Breakthrough Prize
MIT assistant professor of physics shares award for understanding the large-scale structure of the universe.
MIT.nano Family Day invites those at home to come to work
Staff share nano experience — and ice cream — with their families.
Future science at the molecular level
Brad Pentelute and his lab compel the anthrax delivery system to deliver antibody and peptide variants into cells to treat cancer.
Study decodes surprising approach mice take in learning
In a simple game that humans typically ace, mice learn the winning strategy, too, but refuse to commit to it, new research shows.
Study explains why certain immunotherapies don’t always work as predicted
The findings could help doctors identify cancer patients who would benefit the most from drugs called checkpoint blockade inhibitors.
Pixel-by-pixel analysis yields insights into lithium-ion batteries
In a first, researchers have observed how lithium ions flow through a battery interface, which could help engineers optimize the material’s design.
Molecule reduces inflammation in Alzheimer’s models
A potential new Alzheimer’s drug represses the harmful inflammatory response of the brain’s immune cells, reducing disease pathology, preserving neurons, and improving cognition in preclinical tests.
Fast-tracking fusion energy’s arrival with AI and accessibility
MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center will receive DoE support to improve access to fusion data and increase workforce diversity.