Not every reader’s struggle is the same
An MIT study finds that children from different socioeconomic backgrounds tend to have different brain patterns associated with reading difficulty.
An MIT study finds that children from different socioeconomic backgrounds tend to have different brain patterns associated with reading difficulty.
A new technique for studying liver cells within an organism could shed light on the genes required for regeneration.
A technique that transforms the metals’ microscopic structure may enable energy-efficient 3D printing of blades for gas turbines or jet engines.
J-WAFS Fellows discuss their inspiration for pursuing challenges in water and food systems.
Researchers make headway in solving a longstanding problem of balancing curious “exploration” versus “exploitation” of known pathways in reinforcement learning.
MIT Energy Initiative Annual Research Conference highlights both opportunities and obstacles in the race to a net-zero future.
Metal stents or staples that disintegrate on demand inside the body could eliminate some surgical and endoscopic procedures.
Provider of ultra-high resolution 3D printing becomes sustaining member of industry group.
The device provides greater sensitivity and speed than previous versions, and could be used for industrial inspection, airport security, and communications.
In his new book, “Life Is Hard,” MIT philosopher Kieran Setiya offers guidance for tackling the (many) problems we face.
Up to one-third of the carbon consumed by Prochlorococcus may come from sources other than photosynthesis.
Digital Credentials Consortium’s new report explores barriers to adoption.
Models trained on synthetic data can be more accurate than other models in some cases, which could eliminate some privacy, copyright, and ethical concerns from using real data.
By analyzing enzyme activity at the organism, tissue, and cellular scales, new sensors could provide new tools to clinicians and cancer researchers.
Desiree Plata's research focuses on developing technologies and strategies for environmental sustainability.