A model developed by researchers at MIT and Boston Children’s Hospital adjusts scans on the fly to track fetal movement, potentially sparing families repeat hospital visits.
MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-27
The Institute’s undergraduate engineering, computer science, and economics programs are No. 1; its business program is No. 2.
A burst of “pink noise” may lead to more restorative sleep
Delivered at just the right time, this type of auditory stimulus can strengthen the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which clears debris from the brain and keeps it healthy.
Joel Voldman receives 2026 Bose Award for Excellence in Teaching
Given annually to a faculty member whose contributions to education have been characterized by dedication, care, and creativity, the award stands as a tribute to the late Amar Bose, a professor of EECS and the founder of the Bose Corporation.
Self-organizing “pencil beam” laser could help scientists design brain-targeted therapies
MIT researchers leveraged a surprise discovery to devise a faster and more precise biomedical imaging technique.
Ultra-efficient chip design enables extremely strong cryptography algorithms to run on energy-constrained edge devices.
New sensor sniffs out pneumonia on a patient’s breath
The technology could enable fast, point-of-care diagnoses for pneumonia and other lung conditions.
The engineered tissue grafts could take on the liver’s function and help thousands of people with liver failure.
Staying stable
Whether they walk on two, four, or six legs, animals maintain stability by monitoring their body position and correcting errors with every step.
AI maps how a new antibiotic targets gut bacteria
MIT CSAIL and McMaster researchers used a generative AI model to reveal how a narrow-spectrum antibiotic attacks disease-causing bacteria, speeding up a process that normally takes years.