A new catalyst can turn methane into something useful

MIT chemical engineers have devised a way to capture methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and convert it into polymers.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
Dec. 4, 2024 ~6 min

A new way to create realistic 3D shapes using generative AI

Researchers propose a simple fix to an existing technique that could help artists, designers, and engineers create better 3D models.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Dec. 4, 2024 ~7 min


An inflatable gastric balloon could help people lose weight

The new balloon can be expanded before a meal to prevent overeating, then deflated when no longer needed.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
Dec. 3, 2024 ~6 min

Photonic processor could enable ultrafast AI computations with extreme energy efficiency

This new device uses light to perform the key operations of a deep neural network on a chip, opening the door to high-speed processors that can learn in real-time.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Dec. 2, 2024 ~8 min

To design better water filters, MIT engineers look to manta rays

New research shows the filter-feeders strike a natural balance between permeability and selectivity that could inform design of water treatment systems.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
Nov. 25, 2024 ~8 min

New AI tool generates realistic satellite images of future flooding

The method could help communities visualize and prepare for approaching storms.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
Nov. 25, 2024 ~8 min

MIT researchers develop an efficient way to train more reliable AI agents

The technique could make AI systems better at complex tasks that involve variability.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Nov. 22, 2024 ~7 min

Advancing urban tree monitoring with AI-powered digital twins

The Tree-D Fusion system integrates generative AI and genus-conditioned algorithms to create precise simulation-ready models of 600,000 existing urban trees across North America.

Rachel Gordon | MIT CSAIL • mit
Nov. 21, 2024 ~8 min


Tunable ultrasound propagation in microscale metamaterials

New framework advances experimental capabilities, including design and characterization, of microscale acoustic metamaterials.

Anne Wilson | Department of Mechanical Engineering • mit
Nov. 20, 2024 ~4 min

A bioinspired capsule can pump drugs directly into the walls of the GI tract

The needle-free device could be used to deliver insulin, antibodies, RNA, or other large molecules.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
Nov. 20, 2024 ~7 min

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