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Nancy Kanwisher, Robert Langer, and Sara Seager named Kavli Prize Laureates
Nancy Kanwisher, Robert Langer, and Sara Seager named Kavli Prize Laureates

MIT scientists honored in each of the three Kavli Prize categories: neuroscience, nanoscience, and astrophysics, respectively.

Researchers use large language models to help robots navigate
Researchers use large language models to help robots navigate

The method uses language-based inputs instead of costly visual data to direct a robot through a multistep navigation task.

New algorithm discovers language just by watching videos
New algorithm discovers language just by watching videos

DenseAV, developed at MIT, learns to parse and understand the meaning of language just by watching videos of people talking, with potential applications in multimedia search, language learning, and robotics.

New computer vision method speeds screening of electronic materials
New computer vision method speeds screening of electronic materials

The technique characterizes a material’s electronic properties 85 times faster than conventional methods.

MIT Faculty Founder Initiative announces three winners of entrepreneurship awards
MIT Faculty Founder Initiative announces three winners of entrepreneurship awards

Twelve finalists participated in initiative and 2023-24 MIT-Royalty Pharma Prize Competition, designed to support female biotech pioneers.

Students research pathways for MIT to reach decarbonization goals
Students research pathways for MIT to reach decarbonization goals

A class this semester challenged students to evaluate technologies to help MIT decarbonize — with implications for organizations across the globe.

A data-driven approach to making better choices
A data-driven approach to making better choices

In the new economics course 14.163 (Algorithms and Behavioral Science), students investigate the deployment of machine-learning tools and their potential to understand people, reduce bias, and improve society.

Researchers demonstrate the first chip-based 3D printer
Researchers demonstrate the first chip-based 3D printer

Smaller than a coin, this optical device could enable rapid prototyping on the go.

Reducing carbon emissions from long-haul trucks
Reducing carbon emissions from long-haul trucks

MIT researchers show a promising plan for using clean-burning hydrogen in place of the diesel fuel now used in most freight-transport trucks.

Advocating for science funding on Capitol Hill
Advocating for science funding on Capitol Hill

During the MIT Science Policy Initiative’s Congressional Visit Days, PhD students and postdocs met with legislators to share expertise and advocate for science agency funding.

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