MIT Launches New Quantum Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
MIT’s Quantum Initiative unveils a fellowship program with Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation support to foster interdisciplinary quantum research and develop future scientific leaders
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Scientists Decode Arctic Under-Ice Sounds and Test Magnetic Through-Ice Modem
MIT Lincoln Laboratory researchers deployed sensors under Arctic sea ice to analyze natural and mechanical sounds and demonstrated magnetic field communication through ice during…
MIT Researchers Develop Dual-Purpose Qubit for Faster, More Accurate Quantum Computing
MIT scientists designed a novel qubit architecture that separates data storage and interaction components, enabling faster and more reliable quantum operations
Ila Kumar Advances Community-Centered Tech Innovation at MIT
Ila Kumar, a PhD researcher at MIT, pioneers technology development co-created with trauma-affected youth to foster healing and independence through community-based design
The Plane Lunar Eclipse of September 1, 2026: A Photogenic Celestial Event
The lunar eclipse observable from half the Earth’s surface offers a rare, unaided-eye astral spectacle lasting hours, captured recently in Portugal with an airplane…
NSF Funds Three New Science and Technology Centers with $90M Initiative
The NSF has invested $90 million over five years to establish three new centers advancing research in turbulence physics, genome engineering, and human-robot collaboration
NSF Invests $290 Million in Eight Institutes to Advance Quantum Science
The National Science Foundation commits over $290 million to eight U.S. research institutes to accelerate breakthroughs in quantum computing, sensing, and networking over five…
Chinese Humanoid Robot Breaks Usain Bolt’s 100-Meter Sprint Record
At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, a Chinese robot surpassed Usain Bolt’s 100-meter sprint record, showcasing China’s rapid advancements in robotics technology
MIT Develops Intuitive Excavator Controller to Simplify Operator Training
MIT engineers have created a mechanical arm controller and immersive simulator to reduce the complexity of excavator operation, enabling novices to perform as well…
MIT Researchers Advance Catalyst Design for Greener Ammonia Production
MIT scientists have developed computational tools to accelerate the search for efficient electrochemical catalysts that could reduce the environmental impact of ammonia manufacturing