MIT Study Finds Language Processing Centers Lateralized by Age 4
Brain scans of children and adolescents reveal that language functions localize to the left hemisphere by age four and the language network continues maturing…
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New Single-Molecule Imaging Reveals Cancer Protein Dynamics in Cells
Researchers develop stable nanoparticle probes to track cancer-related receptors in living cells, offering insights into receptor behavior and drug effects
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 Develops mRNA Adjuvant to Boost T-Cell Response in Cancer Vaccines
MIT researchers created an mRNA-based vaccine adjuvant that significantly enhances T-cell activity, improving cancer tumor elimination and potentially strengthening infectious disease vaccines
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 Chemists Isolate New Boron-Oxygen Molecule at Room Temperature
MIT researchers have discovered and isolated dioxaborirane, a new boron-oxygen peroxide that forms instantly at room temperature and could advance oxidation chemistry and CO2…
MIT Study Finds EVs Lower Emissions and Cut Costs for Most US Drivers
A comprehensive MIT analysis shows electric vehicles reduce emissions by 40-60% and often cost less than comparable gas cars across most US regions
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