MIT astronomers discover the earliest known flickering quasar

When the universe was just 850 million years old, this voracious black hole was already surprisingly mature, a new study finds.

Improving the performance of high-power electronics

By using a thin layer of diamond to manage excessive heat, researchers can boost the speed and energy-efficiency of next-generation wireless devices.

The crucial human component in computing and AI

The MIT Ethics of Computing Research Symposium brought together experts and researchers working at the heart of ethical and social impact in technology.

How Artemis II livestreamed hi-def videos and images from the moon to Earth

This first use of laser communications on a crewed mission at lunar distance was a foundational step to establishing a high-speed internet in deep space.

Startup helps retailers track their products in real-time

Using technology invented at MIT, Cartesian’s system for locating objects could also find uses in manufacturing, logistics, and robotics.

Developing innovative alternatives to conventional carbon capture methods

MIT researchers present a promising new approach to efficient, flexible carbon capture and removal.

PATH to boost AI training and career opportunities for industry-aligned jobs

MIT RAISE and Georgia State University announce an initiative to connect universities, community colleges, industry, and government to expand industry-aligned AI training and career pathways.

Research from the ground up

A leading innovator in community-based archaeology, Professor Sonya Atalay works to link local know-how with academic inquiry across the globe.

Teaching AI agents to ask better questions by playing “Battleship”

MIT researchers use the classic game as a test bed for AI agents, finding a small AI model can outperform the biggest ones at 1 percent of the cost.

Tod Machover receives George Peabody Medal for contributions to music and technology

The George Peabody Medal is the highest honor bestowed by the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University.