Studying astrophysically relevant plasma physics
Thomas Varnish has always loved a hands-on approach to science. Research in lab-based astrophysics has enabled the PhD student to experiment in a heavily theoretical subject.
Signal processing: How did we get to where we’re going?
In a retrospective talk spanning multiple decades, Professor Al Oppenheim looked back over the birth of digital signal processing and shared his thoughts on the future of the field.
How to increase the rate of plastics recycling
A national bottle deposit fee could make a dramatic difference in reducing plastic waste, MIT researchers report.
Summer 2024 reading from MIT
MIT News rounds up recent titles from Institute faculty and staff.
Pioneering the future of materials extraction
MIT spinout SiTration looks to disrupt industries with a revolutionary process for recovering and extracting critical materials.
Implantable microphone could lead to fully internal cochlear implants
This tiny, biocompatible sensor may overcome one of the biggest hurdles that prevent the devices from being completely implanted.
The tenured engineers of 2024
Eleven faculty members have been granted tenure in six units across MIT’s School of Engineering.
Detachable cardiac pacing lead may improve safety for cardiac patients
The minimally invasive, 3d-printable device offers safer application and removal, along with improved bioelectronic performance.
From group stretches to “Hitting Roman,” MIT Motorsports traditions live on
The Chan siblings reflect on their Motorsports experience, eight years apart.
Study reveals why AI models that analyze medical images can be biased
These models, which can predict a patient’s race, gender, and age, seem to use those traits as shortcuts when making medical diagnoses.