Bridging space research and policy

PhD student Carissma McGee studies exoplanets and examines intellectual property frameworks for space collaborations.

New technique makes AI models leaner and faster while they’re still learning

Researchers use control theory to shed unnecessary complexity from AI models during training, cutting compute costs without sacrificing performance.

The flawed fundamentals of failing banks

MIT economist Emil Verner’s historical detective work shows how banking-sector crises develop out of bad business practices.

Desirée Plata appointed associate dean of engineering

Faculty member in civil and environmental engineering will advance research and entrepreneurial initiatives across the School of Engineering.

Physicists zero in on the mass of the fundamental W boson particle

The team’s ultra-precise measurement confirms the Standard Model’s predictions.

Sixteen new START.nano companies are developing hard-tech solutions with the support of MIT.nano

Startup accelerator program grows to over 30 companies, almost half of them with MIT pedigrees.

Researchers develop molecular editing tool to relocate alcohol groups

This new technique will allow chemists to efficiently fine-tune the chemical structure of an organic molecule.

Study reveals “two-factor authentication” system that controls microRNA destruction

Researchers uncovered how cells selectively destroy certain microRNAs — key gene regulators — through a mechanism that requires two RNA signals working together.

How bacteria suppress immune defenses in stubborn wound infections

Study finds a common bacterium can suppress the body’s early warning system in wounds, causing infections to persist and create an environment that allows other bacteria to take hold.

MIT graduate engineering and business programs ranked highly by U.S. News for 2026-27

Graduate engineering program is No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 6.