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Method for delivering immune system-stimulating drugs may enhance cancer immunotherapy
Method for delivering immune system-stimulating drugs may enhance cancer immunotherapy

The targeted approach eliminated tumors in mice, with minimal side effects.

A dirt cheap solution? Common clay materials may help curb methane emissions
A dirt cheap solution? Common clay materials may help curb methane emissions

With special treatment, minerals called zeolites — commonly found in cat litter — can efficiently remove the greenhouse gas from the air, researchers report.

Richard Cohen: Pioneering biomedical research and education at MIT for half a century
Richard Cohen: Pioneering biomedical research and education at MIT for half a century

The physician, scientist, and professor has made influential contributions to the Harvard-MIT Program in Health Sciences and Technology since it began 50 years ago.

Making computation come alive
Making computation come alive

A new course teaches students how to use computational techniques to solve real-world problems, from landing a spacecraft to placing cell phone towers.

Seeing the plasma edge of fusion experiments in new ways with artificial intelligence
Seeing the plasma edge of fusion experiments in new ways with artificial intelligence

MIT researchers are testing a simplified turbulence theory’s ability to model complex plasma phenomena using a novel machine-learning technique.

Compassionate mentorship both inside and outside the lab
Compassionate mentorship both inside and outside the lab

Karthish Manthiram, visiting assistant professor of chemical engineering, has been honored as Committed to Caring for encouraging students to live balanced lives.

Exploring growth within a confined space
Exploring growth within a confined space

Embedding bacteria in soft material tests researchers’ theories.

Professor Emeritus Jerome Milgram, a leader in ship design and hydrodynamics, dies at 83
Professor Emeritus Jerome Milgram, a leader in ship design and hydrodynamics, dies at 83

A pioneer of technologies associated with oceans, Milgram shaped oceanography and fluid mechanics education at MIT.

Meet the 2021-22 Accenture Fellows
Meet the 2021-22 Accenture Fellows

The 2021-22 Accenture Fellows are bolstering research and igniting ideas to help transform global business.

Helping to make nuclear fusion a reality
Helping to make nuclear fusion a reality

MIT PhD student Rachel Bielajew is taking on plasma turbulence, and helping make a better world — through science and community action.

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