MIT engineers make converting CO2 into useful products more practical

A new electrode design boosts the efficiency of electrochemical reactions that turn carbon dioxide into ethylene and other products.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
Nov. 13, 2024 ~8 min

Graph-based AI model maps the future of innovation

An AI method developed by Professor Markus Buehler finds hidden links between science and art to suggest novel materials.

Stephanie Martinovich | Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering • mit
Nov. 12, 2024 ~6 min


When muscles work out, they help neurons to grow, a new study shows

The findings suggest that biochemical and physical effects of exercise could help heal nerves.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
Nov. 12, 2024 ~8 min

Tackling the energy revolution, one sector at a time

A new study on techno-economic outlooks for zero-emission heavy-duty trucking underscores the need for cross-sector collaboration.

Climate and Sustainability Consortium • mit
Nov. 8, 2024 ~8 min

A portable light system that can digitize everyday objects

A new design tool uses UV and RGB lights to change the color and textures of everyday objects. The system could enable surfaces to display dynamic patterns, such as health data and fashion designs.

Alex Shipps | MIT CSAIL • mit
Nov. 6, 2024 ~8 min

Making agriculture more resilient to climate change

Researchers across MIT are working on ways to boost food production and help crops survive drought.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
Nov. 1, 2024 ~15 min

“Wearable” devices for cells

By snugly wrapping around neurons, these devices could help scientists probe subcellular regions of the brain, and might even help restore some brain function.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Oct. 31, 2024 ~8 min

Oceanographers record the largest predation event ever observed in the ocean

The scientists’ wide-scale acoustic mapping technique could help track vulnerable keystone species.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
Oct. 29, 2024 ~9 min


Interactive mouthpiece opens new opportunities for health data, assistive technology, and hands-free interactions

“MouthIO” is an in-mouth device that users can digitally design and 3D print with integrated sensors and actuators to capture health data and interact with a computer or phone.

Alex Shipps | MIT CSAIL • mit
Oct. 28, 2024 ~7 min

Aspiring to sustainable development

In parallel, MIT and Universidad Del Valle de Guatemala students seek to advance local innovation by and for Guatemalan communities.

Leda Zimmerman | D-Lab | Department of Mechanical Engineering • mit
Oct. 23, 2024 ~10 min

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