Banking on AI risks derailing net zero goals: report on energy costs of Big Tech

With countries such as the UK declaring ambitious goals for both AI leadership and decarbonisation, a new report suggests that AI could drive a 25-fold

Cambridge University News • cambridge
yesterday ~7 min

AI shapes autonomous underwater “gliders”

An AI pipeline developed by CSAIL researchers enables unique hydrodynamic designs for bodyboard-sized vehicles that glide underwater and could help scientists gather marine data.

Alex Shipps | MIT CSAIL • mit
July 9, 2025 ~8 min


AI ‘detective’ sheds light on how people make decisions

"By using tiny neural networks... we've discovered decision-making strategies that scientists have overlooked for decades."

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
July 8, 2025 ~6 min

Face analysis tech could spot PTSD in kids

Diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder in kids can be notoriously difficult. New technology could help change that.

Cassidy Delamarter - U. South Florida • futurity
July 8, 2025 ~6 min

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.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
July 8, 2025 ~6 min

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.

Michaela Jarvis | Office of Innovation and Strategy • mit
July 7, 2025 ~6 min

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.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
July 4, 2025 ~7 min

Accelerating scientific discovery with AI

FutureHouse, co-founded by Sam Rodriques PhD ’19, has developed AI agents to automate key steps on the path toward scientific progress.

Zach Winn | MIT News • mit
June 30, 2025 ~8 min


Using generative AI to help robots jump higher and land safely

MIT CSAIL researchers combined GenAI and a physics simulation engine to refine robot designs. The result: a machine that out-jumped a robot designed by humans.

Alex Shipps | MIT CSAIL • mit
June 27, 2025 ~6 min

MIT and Mass General Brigham launch joint seed program to accelerate innovations in health

The MIT-MGB Seed Program, launched with support from Analog Devices Inc., will fund joint research projects that advance technology and clinical research.

Mary Beth Gallagher | Office of Innovation • mit
June 27, 2025 ~6 min

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