A bionic knee integrated into tissue can restore natural movement

In a small clinical study, users of this prosthesis navigated more easily and said the limb felt more like part of their body.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
yesterday ~8 min

Collaborating with the force of nature

Ongoing research by three architecture faculty aims to yield structures that protect communities from the devastation of volcanic eruptions.

Maria Iacobo | School of Architecture and Planning • mit
July 9, 2025 ~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

Implantable device could save diabetes patients from dangerously low blood sugar

The new implant carries a reservoir of glucagon that can be stored under the skin and deployed during an emergency — with no injections needed.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
July 9, 2025 ~7 min

Processing our technological angst through humor

Associate Professor Benjamin Mangrum’s new book explores how we use comedy to cope with the growth of computer technology in modern life.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
July 9, 2025 ~7 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

MIT chemists boost the efficiency of a key enzyme in photosynthesis

The enzyme, known as rubisco, helps plants and photosynthetic bacteria incorporate carbon dioxide into sugars.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
July 7, 2025 ~7 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


Study shows how a common fertilizer ingredient benefits plants

The findings could enable new ways to increase plants’ resilience to UV stress and enhance seedling growth.

Zach Winn | MIT News • mit
July 7, 2025 ~7 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

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