A filter made from yeast encapsulated in hydrogels can quickly absorb lead as water flows through it.

A new MIT system could help astronauts conserve energy and extend missions on the lunar surface.

A new “consensus game,” developed by MIT CSAIL researchers, elevates AI’s text comprehension and generation skills.

The chip-scale device could provide sensitive detection of lead levels in drinking water, whose toxicity affects 240 million people worldwide.

Human heart organoids allow researchers to study the developing heart while avoiding the ethical issues of using human embryos and the imperfections of animal models.

The new technique could enable detailed studies of how brain cells develop and communicate with each other.

A new algorithm learns to squish, bend, or stretch a robot’s entire body to accomplish diverse tasks like avoiding obstacles or retrieving items.

A microneedle patch that delivers immune-regulating molecules can teach T cells not to attack hair follicles, helping hair to regrow.

A tiny, flexible electronic device that wraps around the spinal cord could represent a new approach to the treatment of spinal injuries, which can cause

Jonathan Bessette and Akash Ball have been named 2024-25 J-WAFS Fellows for water treatment technologies.