“Metasurfaces” that manipulate light at tiny scales could find uses in cellphone lenses, smart-car sensors, and optical fibers.

Algorithm stitches multiple datasets into a single “panorama,” which could provide new insights for medical and biological studies.

Data-sampling method makes “sketches” of unwieldy biological datasets while still capturing the full diversity of cell types.

A new math model could give scientists better information from non-invasive heart monitoring, which may help with early detection of heart disease.

Technique could improve machine-learning tasks in protein design, drug testing, and other applications.

A report out today examines the factors that influence ‘maths anxiety’ among primary and secondary school students, showing that teachers and parents may inadvertently play a role in a child’s development of the condition, and that girls tend to be more affected than boys.

From digital circuits to ingestible robots, the Institute has helped spearhead key innovations in the technology revolution.

There may be academic benefits to positive bonds between teachers and students.

Zhiwei Yun seeks to connect seemingly disparate fields in mathematics.

Traits like confidence and curiosity may help kids better take on math and reading than traits like diligence, a new study shows.