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Using generative AI to diversify virtual training grounds for robots

New tool from MIT CSAIL creates realistic virtual kitchens and living rooms where simulated robots can interact with models of real-world objects, scaling up training data for robot foundation models.

MIT physicists improve the precision of atomic clocks

A new method turns down quantum noise that obscures the “ticking” of atoms, and could enable stable, transportable atomic clocks.

Uncovering new physics in metals manufacturing

MIT researchers discovered a hidden atomic order that persists in metals even after extreme processing.

Engineered “natural killer” cells could help fight cancer

A new study identifies genetic modifications that make these immune cells, known as CAR-NK cells, more effective at destroying cancer cells.

Laurent Demanet appointed co-director of MIT Center for Computational Science and Engineering

Applied mathematics professor will join fellow co-director Nicolas Hadjiconstantinou in leading the cross-cutting center.

Fighting for the health of the planet with AI

Assistant Professor Priya Donti’s research applies machine learning to optimize renewable energy.

New prediction model could improve the reliability of fusion power plants

The approach combines physics and machine learning to avoid damaging disruptions when powering down tokamak fusion machines.

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Printable aluminum alloy sets strength records, may enable lighter aircraft parts

Incorporating machine learning, MIT engineers developed a way to 3D print alloys that are much stronger than conventionally manufactured versions.

Study sheds light on musicians’ enhanced attention

Brain imaging suggests people with musical training may be better than others at filtering out distracting sounds.

Matthew Shoulders named head of the Department of Chemistry

A leading researcher in protein folding biochemistry and next-generation protein engineering techniques will advance chemistry research and education.