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Collaborating to advance research and innovation on essential chips for AI
Collaborating to advance research and innovation on essential chips for AI

Agreement between MIT Microsystems Technology Laboratories and GlobalFoundries aims to deliver power efficiencies for data centers and ultra-low power consumption for intelligent devices at the edge.

Will neutrons compromise the operation of superconducting magnets in a fusion plant?
Will neutrons compromise the operation of superconducting magnets in a fusion plant?

Tests suggest these powerful magnets will not suffer immediate loss of performance during irradiation.

Sometimes, when competitors collaborate, everybody wins
Sometimes, when competitors collaborate, everybody wins

Engineers developed a planning tool that can help independent entities decide when they should invest in joint projects.

Fiber computer allows apparel to run apps and “understand” the wearer
Fiber computer allows apparel to run apps and “understand” the wearer

MIT researchers developed a fiber computer and networked several of them into a garment that learns to identify physical activities.

A protein from tiny tardigrades may help cancer patients tolerate radiation therapy
A protein from tiny tardigrades may help cancer patients tolerate radiation therapy

When scientists stimulated cells to produce a protein that helps “water bears” survive extreme environments, the tissue showed much less DNA damage after radiation treatment.

MIT engineers prepare to send three payloads to the moon
MIT engineers prepare to send three payloads to the moon

Data from the devices will help future astronauts navigate the moon’s south polar region and search for frozen water.

Student Spotlight: Titus Roesler
Student Spotlight: Titus Roesler

The MIT senior, who has been recognized for his teaching of mathematics and electrical engineering, credits much of his success to his experience in the Experimental Study Group.

Three from MIT named 2025 Gates Cambridge Scholars
Three from MIT named 2025 Gates Cambridge Scholars

Markey Freudenburg-Puricelli, Abigail Schipper ’24, and Rachel Zhang ’21 will pursue graduate studies at Cambridge University in the U.K.

Two from MIT named 2025 Gates Cambridge Scholars
Two from MIT named 2025 Gates Cambridge Scholars

Markey Freudenburg-Puricelli and Abigail Schipper ’24 will pursue graduate studies at Cambridge University in the U.K.

High-speed videos show what happens when a droplet splashes into a pool
High-speed videos show what happens when a droplet splashes into a pool

Findings may help predict how rain and irrigation systems launch particles and pathogens from watery surfaces, with implications for industry, agriculture, and public health.

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