Implantable device could save diabetes patients from dangerously low blood sugar

The new implant carries a reservoir of glucagon that can be stored under the skin and deployed during an emergency — with no injections needed.

Processing our technological angst through humor

Associate Professor Benjamin Mangrum’s new book explores how we use comedy to cope with the growth of computer technology in modern life.

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Study could lead to LLMs that are better at complex reasoning

Researchers developed a way to make large language models more adaptable to challenging tasks like strategic planning or process optimization.

MIT chemists boost the efficiency of a key enzyme in photosynthesis

The enzyme, known as rubisco, helps plants and photosynthetic bacteria incorporate carbon dioxide into sugars.

Professor Emeritus Barry Vercoe, a pioneering force in computer music, dies at 87

Widely known for his Synthetic Performer, Csound language, and work on the MPEG-4 audio standard, Vercoe positioned MIT as a hub for music technology through leadership roles with the Media Lab and Music and Theater Arts Section.

New postdoctoral fellowship program to accelerate innovation in health care

Launched with a gift from the Biswas Family Foundation, the Biswas Postdoctoral Fellowship Program will support postdocs in health and life sciences.

Exploring data and its influence on political behavior

In MIT's course 17.831 (Data and Politics), students are introduced to the power of analysis, visualization, and research-supported insight into political outcomes.

Study shows how a common fertilizer ingredient benefits plants

The findings could enable new ways to increase plants’ resilience to UV stress and enhance seedling growth.

Robotic probe quickly measures key properties of new materials

Developed to analyze new semiconductors, the system could streamline the development of more powerful solar panels.

MIT and Mass General Hospital researchers find disparities in organ allocation

In an analysis of over 160,000 transplant candidates, researchers found that race is linked to how likely an organ offer is to be accepted on behalf of a patient.