Specialized nanoparticles create a “breath signal” that could be used to diagnose pneumonia and other infectious or genetic diseases.

Robotic gripper with soft sensitive fingers developed at MIT CSAIL can handle cables with unprecedented dexterity.

In a pair of papers from MIT CSAIL, two teams enable better sense and perception for soft robotic grippers.

Instrument may help scientists assess the ocean’s response to climate change.

An MIT system uses wireless signals to measure in-home appliance usage to better understand health tendencies.

Comfortable, form-fitting garments could be used to remotely track patients’ health.

Automated tools can help emergency managers make decisions, plan routes, and quantify road damage at city scales.

Study shows that a simple urine test can reveal the presence of lung cancer in mice.

System “recruits” defects that usually cause disruptions, using them to instead carry out quantum operations.

Whisk-shaped device absorbs trace contaminants, preserves them in dry state that can be shipped to labs for analysis.