NSF Launches Tech Accelerators to Boost Deep-Tech Commercialization
The National Science Foundation announces a new program to accelerate the development and market adoption of underfunded deep technologies in key sectors
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NSF Relaunches $250 Million SBIR/STTR Program with New Focus on Advanced Scientific Instruments
The National Science Foundation has relaunched its Small Business Innovation programs with $250 million, including $40 million targeting next-generation scientific instrumentation
Adobe Building Sees Revival with Modern Innovations
Adobe, an ancient earth-based building method, is experiencing renewed popularity as architects and DIY builders combine traditional mudbrick techniques with 3-D printing
Robots Aid Meal Prep at San Francisco Nonprofit in Tenderloin
A San Francisco nonprofit combats volunteer shortages by using robotic arms from Chef Robotics to assemble medically tailored meals in the city’s Tenderloin district
Justin Solomon Named Associate Dean for Engineering Education at MIT
MIT appoints Justin Solomon as associate dean to lead innovation in engineering education with a focus on AI integration and interdisciplinary learning
MIT Researchers Develop Faster, Open-Source Drone Navigation System
MIT and UPenn researchers created an open-source UAV trajectory planner that reacts to obstacles in real time, enabling faster and smoother autonomous flight using…
NSF Commits $1.5 Billion to X-Labs Initiative for Breakthrough Science
The National Science Foundation will invest $1.5 billion over the next decade in NSF X-Labs, independent research teams developing advanced scientific instruments and quantum…
MIT Team Develops Method to Rearrange Atoms in 3D Materials at Room Temperature
Researchers use electron beam algorithms to rapidly reposition tens of thousands of atoms within materials, enabling new quantum defect engineering beyond surface layers
MIT Develops Shrinking Technique for Nanoscale Optical Computing Devices
MIT researchers created a method that shrinks hydrogel structures to nanoscale, enabling photonic devices capable of manipulating visible light for optical computing applications
MIT Researchers Identify Source of Quantum Circuit Errors in Superconducting Computers
MIT scientists developed a method to detect and measure circuit distortions caused by second-order harmonics, improving the reliability of superconducting quantum computers