Science Electronics Suitcase-sized device turns seawater into drinking water at the push of a button It uses electricity, not filters, to cleanse seawater By Shawn Knight, May 2, 2022, 2:20 PM 26 comments
Electronics AI MIT's robot cheetah taught itself how to run fast and traverse tricky terrain AI and simulation were key By Shawn Knight, March 18, 2022, 12:36 PM 13 comments
Hardware Electronics MIT developed a toolkit used to create 3D-printed muscle-sensing wearables The tech is far from fashionable but has promising clinical applications By Cal Jeffrey, September 22, 2021, 3:19 PM
Science AI MIT's latest robot can help those with limited mobility get dressed Using an enhanced collision-avoidance algorithm By Cohen Coberly, July 12, 2021, 2:48 PM
Electronics Industry MIT study shows plunge in lithium-ion battery cost over the last 10 years Electric vehicles could get more affordable in the near future By Adrian Potoroaca, March 25, 2021, 7:02 PM 26 comments
Science MIT created a new type of atomic clock that measures entangled atoms Improved atomic clocks could help scientists determine what impact gravity has on time By Shawn Knight, December 17, 2020, 2:23 PM
Science MIT researchers develop an AI model that can detect Covid-19 in asymptomatic individuals Slight changes in coughs can reveal the virus' presence By Cohen Coberly, November 1, 2020, 11:07 AM 95 comments
Science MIT researchers create a self-driving 'Roboat' that can carry two passengers Say hello to the Roboat II By Cohen Coberly, October 26, 2020, 12:29 PM
Science Tech Culture MIT developed a system to track sleeping positions using radio waves A non-invasive way to monitor sleeping posture By Shawn Knight, September 11, 2020, 11:28 AM
Electronics MIT's autonomous robot uses UVC light to kill coronavirus particles on surfaces A prototype is in use at a Boston food bank By Rob Thubron, June 29, 2020, 8:47 AM
Science Hardware MIT researchers turn to metallurgy to improve memristor design Science and technology go hand in hand By Shawn Knight, June 9, 2020, 11:39 AM
Science MIT researchers develop new manufacturing process for creating transparent graphene sheets Less than a billionth of a meter thick By Shawn Knight, June 8, 2020, 12:04 PM 7 comments
Science Tech Culture MIT is hacking dreams through sensory inputs Could dream hacking cause more harm than good? By Shawn Knight, April 14, 2020, 1:14 PM
Science Electronics MIT shares details of emergency ventilator developed by students nearly a decade ago A mechanically-operated manual bag resuscitator By Shawn Knight, March 26, 2020, 1:37 PM
Science Space MIT developed a simulation to determine the best way to deflect an asteroid Early detection is key By Shawn Knight, February 20, 2020, 3:33 PM 11 comments
Mobile Electronics MIT's 'RFocus' smart surface uses tiny antennas to amplify wireless signals by up to 10x It's very cost-efficient, too By Shawn Knight, February 4, 2020, 5:30 PM
Industry MIT engineers are teaching delivery robots how to navigate to your doorstep Without compromising your privacy By Cohen Coberly, November 4, 2019, 4:47 PM
Car Tech Science MIT is helping autonomous vehicles see around corners Indoor robots could also benefit from the shadow-analyzing technology By Shawn Knight, October 28, 2019, 3:11 PM
Science AI MIT researchers develop neural network that recovers clear information from blurry images Scientists believe the technology could be used to develop 3D medical scans from X-rays By Cal Jeffrey, October 17, 2019, 12:22 PM
Science MIT scientists develop capsule for oral administration of injectable drugs Microneedles aren't as terrifying as they sound By Shawn Knight, October 8, 2019, 4:16 PM 7 comments
Science MIT engineers accidentally create a new king of darkness Vantablack has been unseated as the world's darkest material By Shawn Knight, September 13, 2019, 11:22 AM 15 comments
Science MIT creates special ink that is 'reprogrammable' via light Change the color of items indefinitely By Shawn Knight, September 12, 2019, 2:43 PM
Science Hardware Existing processors could get a boost from swapping silicon for carbon nanotubes Meet the first 16-bit carbon nanotube processor By Isaiah Mayersen, August 31, 2019, 9:47 AM 11 comments
Science AI MIT researchers are teaching an AI to properly cook digital pizza The results are fairly impressive so far By Cohen Coberly, June 19, 2019, 3:54 PM 7 comments
Security MIT breaks ties with Huawei and ZTE over security risks, government investigations It's not the first University to take this action By Rob Thubron, April 4, 2019, 9:07 AM