Small molecule, big potential for treating prostate cancer
MIT researchers identify a molecule that could target advanced prostate cancer as well as a variety of other cancers.
Shaping universities to be engines of economic development
Book co-authored by Edward Crawley, Juan Cristobal Garcia Sanchez SM '20, and others demonstrates how universities can contribute to economic recovery after Covid-19.
Vibrations of coronavirus proteins may play a role in infection
Study suggests mechanical properties of spike proteins can predict infectivity and lethality of different coronaviruses.
Advancing artificial intelligence research
MIT Schwarzman College of Computing and the Singapore Defense Science and Technology Agency award funding to 13 AI-focused projects.
System can sterilize medical tools using solar heat
Device could provide pressurized steam to run autoclaves without the need for electricity in off-grid areas.
Bhavik Nagda: Delving into the deployment of new technologies
“We need more technologists in the room while policies are formulated,” says the MIT senior.
STEM Week event encourages students to see themselves in science and technology careers
MIT hosts kickoff event of Massachusetts STEM Week — a statewide virtual celebration of K-12 education.
SMART researchers develop gelatin microcarrier for cell production
Gelatin-based microcarriers offer higher yield and scalability compared to existing commercial microcarriers.
Chalk Radio shares MIT’s teaching techniques with the world
Podcast from MIT OpenCourseWare showcasing the Institute’s inspiring instructors and their courses enters second season.
MIT.nano Immersion Lab Gaming Program awards 2020 seed grants
NCSOFT-sponsored grants to advance hardware and software for immersive experiences.