Sensing and controlling microscopic spin density in materials

By fine-tuning the spin density in some materials, researchers may be able to develop new quantum sensors or quantum simulations.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
Aug. 2, 2023 ~9 min

New method simplifies the construction process for complex materials

With a new, user-friendly interface, researchers can quickly design many cellular metamaterial structures that have unique mechanical properties.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Aug. 2, 2023 ~8 min


MIT engineers create an energy-storing supercapacitor from ancient materials

Made of cement, carbon black, and water, the device could provide cheap and scalable energy storage for renewable energy sources.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
July 31, 2023 ~10 min

Using AI to protect against AI image manipulation

“PhotoGuard,” developed by MIT CSAIL researchers, prevents unauthorized image manipulation, safeguarding authenticity in the era of advanced generative models.

Rachel Gordon | MIT CSAIL • mit
July 31, 2023 ~10 min

Making sense of cell fate

MIT researchers find timing and dosage of DNA-damaging drugs are key to whether a cancer cell dies or enters senescence.

Bendta Schroeder | Koch Institute • mit
July 27, 2023 ~7 min

A simpler method for learning to control a robot

Researchers develop a machine-learning technique that can efficiently learn to control a robot, leading to better performance with fewer data.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
July 26, 2023 ~9 min

New quantum magnet unleashes electronics potential

Researchers discover how to control the anomalous Hall effect and Berry curvature to create flexible quantum magnets for use in computers, robotics, and sensors.

Plasma Science and Fusion Center • mit
July 25, 2023 ~7 min

A new vision for ultrasound imaging

Ultrasound research specialist and 2023 MIT Excellence Award winner Nicole Henning adapts ultrasound technology for more sensitive, less invasive imaging for disease modeling.

Koch Institute • mit
July 24, 2023 ~8 min


New sensor mimics cell membrane functions

The device detects the same molecules that cell receptors do, and may enable routine early screening for cancers and other diseases.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
July 21, 2023 ~9 min

A faster way to teach a robot

A new technique helps a nontechnical user understand why a robot failed, and then fine-tune it with minimal effort to perform a task effectively.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
July 18, 2023 ~7 min

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