Lincoln Laboratory reports on airborne threat mitigation for the NYC subway
Researchers studied air flow characteristics, sensor performance, and mitigation strategies within this complex subway system.
Learning from punishment
A new computational model makes sense of the cognitive processes humans use to evaluate punishment.
A boost for the precision of genome editing
Researchers develop a fast-acting, cell-permeable protein system to control CRISPR-Cas9, reducing off-target effects and advancing gene therapy.
Materials Research Laboratory: Driving interdisciplinary materials research at MIT
The MRL helps bring together academia, government, and industry to accelerate innovation in sustainability, energy, and advanced materials.
New laser “comb” can enable rapid identification of chemicals with extreme precision
The ultrabroadband infrared frequency comb could be used for chemical detection in portable spectrometers or high-resolution remote sensors.
Graduate work with an impact — in big cities and on campus
PhD student Nick Allen has helped mainstream new tax-reform concepts for policymakers, while working to enhance MIT grad-school life.
Professor John Joannopoulos, photonics pioneer and Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies director, dies at 78
Over 50 years at MIT, the condensed-matter physicist led the development of photonic crystals, translating discoveries into wide-ranging applications in energy, medicine, and defense.
A new model predicts how molecules will dissolve in different solvents
Solubility predictions could make it easier to design and synthesize new drugs, while minimizing the use of more hazardous solvents.
Researchers glimpse the inner workings of protein language models
A new approach can reveal the features AI models use to predict proteins that might make good drug or vaccine targets.
A shape-changing antenna for more versatile sensing and communication
You can adjust the frequency range of this durable, inexpensive antenna by squeezing or stretching its structure.