- How nature organizes itself, from brain cells to ecosystemsMcGovern Institute researchers develop a mathematical model to help define how modularity occurs in the brain — and across nature.
- SMART researchers pioneer nanosensor for real-time iron detection in plantsThe innovation enables nondestructive iron tracking within plant tissues, helping to optimize plant nutrient management, reduce fertilizer waste, and improve crop health.
- 3 Questions: Visualizing research in the age of AIFelice Frankel discusses the implications of generative AI when communicating science visually.
- A leg up for STEM majorsMIT undergraduates broaden their perspectives and prospects through political science.
- Knitted microtissue can accelerate healingLincoln Laboratory and MIT researchers are creating new types of bioabsorbable fabrics that mimic the unique way soft tissues stretch while nurturing growing cells.
- Study suggests new molecular strategy for treating fragile X syndromeEnhancing activity of a specific component of neurons’ “NMDA” receptors normalized protein synthesis, neural activity, and seizure susceptibility in the hippocampus of fragile X lab mice.
- Developing materials for stellar performance in fusion power plantsZoe Fisher, a doctoral student in NSE, is researching how defects can alter the fundamental properties of ceramics upon radiation.
- Letterlocking: A new look at a centuries-old practiceA first history of the document security technology, co-authored by MIT Libraries’ Jana Dambrogio, provides new tools for interdisciplinary research.
- Designing better ways to deliver drugsGraduate student and MathWorks Fellow Louis DeRidder is developing a device to make chemotherapy dosing more accurate for individual patients.
- Breakfast of champions: MIT hosts top young scientistsAt an MIT-led event at AJAS/AAAS, researchers connect with MIT faculty, Nobel laureates, and industry leaders to share their work, gain mentorship, and explore future careers in science.
- Markus Buehler receives 2025 Washington AwardMaterials scientist is honored for his academic leadership and innovative research that bridge engineering and nature.
- Seeing more in expansion microscopyNew methods light up lipid membranes and let researchers see sets of proteins inside cells with high resolution.
- Times Higher Education ranks MIT No. 1 in arts and humanities, business and economics, and social sciencesWorldwide honors for 2025 span disciplines across three schools.
- Faces of MIT: Michele DavidThe chief of clinical quality and patient safety at MIT Health says her job allows her to use her entire skill set.
- Five years, five triumphs in Putnam Math CompetitionUndergrads sweep Putnam Fellows for fifth year in a row and continue Elizabeth Lowell Putnam winning streak.
- Rohit Karnik named director of J-WAFSThe mechanical engineering professor will lead MIT’s only program specifically focused on water and food for human need.
- Collaborating to advance research and innovation on essential chips for AIAgreement between MIT Microsystems Technology Laboratories and GlobalFoundries aims to deliver power efficiencies for data centers and ultra-low power consumption for intelligent devices at the edge.
- An ancient RNA-guided system could simplify delivery of gene editing therapiesThe programmable proteins are compact, modular, and can be directed to modify DNA in human cells.
- MIT physicists find unexpected crystals of electrons in an ultrathin materialRhombohedral graphene reveals new exotic interacting electron states.
- Rebuilding UkraineA collaboration between MIT professors of urban studies and planning and the Association of Ukrainian Cities aims to empower Ukraine’s municipal leaders to drive recovery after the war.
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