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- Research shows doctors are less likely to follow medical guidelines https://news.mit.edu/2022/physicians-medicine-guidelines-1215 8 comments
- Two drugs that block cell division synergize to kill tumor cells http://news.mit.edu/2019/cancer-mitosis-drugs-combine-0710 11 comments
- Breaching a “carbon threshold” could lead to mass extinction http://news.mit.edu/2019/carbon-threshold-mass-extinction-0708 150 comments
- Breaking max efficiency of solar cells by activating 2 electrons with 1 photon http://news.mit.edu/2019/increase-solar-cell-output-photon-2-electron-0703 133 comments
- How we tune out distractions http://news.mit.edu/2019/how-brain-ignores-distractions-0612 4 comments
- In a surprising finding, light can make water evaporate without heat https://news.mit.edu/2023/surprising-finding-light-makes-water-evaporate-without-heat-1031 109 comments technology
- MIT researchers develop an AI model that can detect future lung cancer risk https://news.mit.edu/2023/ai-model-can-detect-future-lung-cancer-0120 2 comments futurology
- MIT’s MOXIE experiment reliably produces oxygen on Mars https://news.mit.edu/2022/moxie-oxygen-mars-0831 45 comments science
- Artificial intelligence model can detect Parkinson’s from breathing patterns https://news.mit.edu/2022/artificial-intelligence-can-detect-parkinsons-from-breathing-patterns-0822 2 comments technology
- Dendrites may help neurons perform complicated calculations https://news.mit.edu/2022/dendrites-help-neurons-perform-0217 5 comments science
- MIT engineers produce the world’s longest flexible fiber battery https://news.mit.edu/2021/fiber-battery-longest-1220 115 comments science
- Using nanoparticles that store and gradually release light, engineers create light-emitting plants that can be charged repeatedly. https://news.mit.edu/2021/glowing-plants-nanoparticles-0917 15 comments futurology
- New face mask prototype can detect Covid-19 infection https://news.mit.edu/2021/face-mask-covid-19-detection-0628 7 comments science
- MIT researchers have designed a machine learning framework that, by computing on the historical scientific research graph, is able to predict the future impact of scientific research https://news.mit.edu/2021/using-machine-learning-predict-high-impact-research-0517 8 comments science
- Using deep convolutional neural networks, researchers at MIT have deviced a system that quickly analyzes wide-field images of patients’ skin in order to more efficiently detect cancer https://news.mit.edu/2021/artificial-intelligence-tool-can-help-detect-melanoma-0402 18 comments science
- A language learning system that pays attention — more efficiently than ever before https://news.mit.edu/2021/language-learning-efficiency-0210 8 comments technology
- Here is an article from MIT published a year ago that calls any detection of Phosphine on a rocky planet "a sure-fire sign of life". Don't let the diplomatic wording of todays announcement fool you. This is HUGE. https://news.mit.edu/2019/phosphine-aliens-stink-1218 10 comments space
- Engineers design a reusable, silicone rubber face mask. Can be easily sterilized and worn mamy times. https://news.mit.edu/2020/reusable-silicone-rubber-face-mask-0709 6 comments technology
- Sensors woven into a shirt can monitor vital signs http://news.mit.edu/2020/sensors-monitor-vital-signs-0423 7 comments technology
- How to verify that quantum chips are computing correctly http://news.mit.edu/2020/verify-quantum-chips-computing-0113 4 comments technology
- Researchers produce first laser ultrasound images of humans https://news.mit.edu/2019/first-laser-ultrasound-images-humans-1219 3 comments technology
- Dark matter at the center of the Milky Way? http://news.mit.edu/2019/center-milky-way-dark-matter-gce-1211 7 comments space
- MIT engineers develop a new way to remove carbon dioxide from air - electro-swing reactive adsorption for CO2 capture http://news.mit.edu/2019/mit-engineers-develop-new-way-remove-carbon-dioxide-air-1025 22 comments technology
- Pantry ingredients can help grow carbon nanotubes: Baking soda, table salt, and detergent are surprisingly effective ingredients for cooking up carbon nanotubes, researchers at MIT have found http://news.mit.edu/2019/ingredients-grow-carbon-nanotubes-0529 2 comments science
- Fundamental question about striking uniformity of cell sizes answered as cells need to produce just the right amount of protein http://news.mit.edu/2019/biologists-cell-size-regulation-0207 2 comments science
- Engineers produce smallest 3-D transistor yet http://news.mit.edu/2018/smallest-3-d-transistor-1207 15 comments hardware
- MIT engineers fly first-ever plane with no moving parts. http://news.mit.edu/2018/first-ionic-wind-plane-no-moving-parts-1121 6 comments technology
- MIT engineers fly first-ever plane with no moving parts with solid-state ion propulsion http://news.mit.edu/2018/first-ionic-wind-plane-no-moving-parts-1121 78 comments science
- Model can more naturally detect depression in conversations http://news.mit.edu/2018/neural-network-model-detect-depression-conversations-0830 3 comments science
- Applying philosophy for a better democracy http://news.mit.edu/2018/applying-philosophy-better-democracy-justin-khoo-0209 4 comments philosophy
- Engineers design artificial synapse for “brain-on-a-chip” hardware http://news.mit.edu/2018/engineers-design-artificial-synapse-brain-on-a-chip-hardware-0122 8 comments artificial
- Researchers establish long-sought source of ocean methane http://news.mit.edu/2017/researchers-establish-long-sought-source-ocean-methane-1207#.wimn6v5xagy.reddit 3 comments science
- Students Reinforce Concrete with Plastic that makes it 20% Stronger Than Traditional Portland Cement http://news.mit.edu/2017/fortify-concrete-adding-recycled-plastic-1025 1101 comments science
- Neighboring exoplanets may hold water, MIT study finds http://news.mit.edu/2017/neighboring-exoplanets-may-hold-water-0831 5 comments space
- A new surgical technique could allow prosthetic limbs to feel much more like natural limbs. Through coordination of the patient's prosthetic limb, existing nerves, and muscle grafts, amputees would be able to sense where their limbs are in space and to feel how much force is being applied to them. http://news.mit.edu/2017/making-prosthetic-limbs-feel-more-natural-0531 4 comments science
- The quest for clean water: MIT researchers design a solar-powered desalination device for rural India. http://news.mit.edu/2016/solar-powered-desalination-clean-water-india-0718 12 comments india
- Ruby devs: Take note! http://news.mit.edu/2016/patching-web-applications-0415 4 comments webdev
- MIT's new mini-tokamaks could be perfect for Mars habitats. Also practical. http://news.mit.edu/2015/small-modular-efficient-fusion-plant-0810 5 comments space
- Neuroscientists reverse autism symptoms. Turning on a gene later in life can restore typical behavior in mice. http://news.mit.edu/2016/neuroscientists-reverse-autism-symptoms-0217 64 comments science
- Solar Energy From Discarded Car batteries: "An MIT development could benefit both the environment and human health." http://news.mit.edu/2015/solar-energy-discarded-car-batteries-1222 6 comments business