MIT Leads Multiple Projects in U.S. DOE’s Genesis Mission Phase I
MIT researchers are contributing to 15 projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy under the Genesis Mission, focusing on AI, quantum sensing, and…
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Renowned Computer Scientist Dimitri Bertsekas Dies at 83
Dimitri Bertsekas, an eminent optimization and AI researcher and prolific author, passed away on June 3, leaving a lasting impact on engineering and computer…
Model Reveals Carbon Nanotube Sensor Behavior at Extreme Temperatures
Researchers developed the first empirical model explaining how hierarchical carbon nanotube sensors perform across temperatures from -170°C to 90°C, aiding aerospace applications
Georgia Tech Students Develop Chemical Vapor Exposure Model for Safety
Georgia Tech students created a computational model to estimate chemical vapor buildup in confined spaces, improving rapid safety responses to hazardous spills
MIT Study Uncovers Method to Drastically Improve Quantum Dot LED Lifespan
MIT researchers reveal how resin encapsulation extends the operating life of quantum dot LEDs by up to 5,000 times, enabling brighter, more efficient digital…
MIT and EPFL Develop Robot That Swims and Flies Like Diving Birds
Engineers have created a lightweight flapping-wing robot that transitions seamlessly between swimming underwater and flying through air, shedding light on diving bird mechanics
MIT Develops Autonomous Robot Boats to Build Floating Structures
MIT researchers have created “FloatForm,” a swarm of small robotic boats that self-assemble into adaptive floating platforms capable of reconfiguring on demand for urban…
NSF Launches Project Triad to Integrate Quantum Technologies for Practical Use
The U.S. National Science Foundation unveiled Project Triad to combine quantum sensing, networking, and computing, aiming to develop integrated systems for diverse real-world applications
Jesse Thaler Named Director of MIT Laboratory for Nuclear Science
MIT appointed theoretical physicist Jesse Thaler as director of its Laboratory for Nuclear Science, succeeding Bolek Wyslouch and emphasizing AI-driven research
Tokyo Researchers Develop Biobased Polymers with Superior Tensile Strength
Tokyo Metropolitan University scientists create chemically recyclable biobased poly(ester amide)s from nonedible sources with tensile properties surpassing common plastics