The quest to discover groundbreaking drugs, innovative materials, and novel compounds has traditionally been an arduous journey requiring immense time and human expertise. Despite the brilliance of chemists worldwide, the conventional approach to molecular discovery faces inherent limitations in sp[more]
Just a few years ago, streaming movies on mobile phones was considered science fiction. During the mid-2000s, Vivienne Sze was pursuing her graduate studies at MIT, fascinated by the challenge of video compression—maintaining visual quality while preserving battery life. Her innovative approach inv[more]
The emergence of COVID-19 presented unprecedented challenges for vaccine researchers worldwide. Unlike traditional vaccine development where scientists possess substantial background knowledge about their target, this rapidly evolving virus left researchers with limited information, forcing them to[more]
The revolutionary potential of artificial intelligence in creating healthcare equity has ignited unprecedented research initiatives across the medical landscape. Healthcare systems have historically been plagued by racial, gender, and socioeconomic inequalities that often remain invisible and diffi[more]
The pandemic has dramatically transformed how children across America interact with technology, with screen time reaching unprecedented levels. Beyond traditional supervised learning, young people are increasingly engaging with AI-powered videos, games, and interactive devices. Cynthia Breazeal, wh[more]
This October, witness groundbreaking innovation as MIT Driverless unleashes their specially engineered Dallara-15 Indy Lights race car onto the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway, reaching blistering speeds of 120 mph. The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) stands as the planet's premier competitiv[more]
Portions of the research outlined in this article appear on a preprint server and are currently undergoing expert peer review.
With COVID-19 cases skyrocketing nationwide, numerous states are implementing tighter restrictions and reinstating isolation protocols to curb transmission. An innovative A[more]
Modern robots possess impressive physical capabilities. “Their motors operate with remarkable speed and force,” explains Sabrina Neuman, a recent PhD graduate from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL).
However, when facing complex scenarios, particularly human inter[more]
MIT Physics Professor Phiala Shanahan has been honored with the prestigious 2020 Kenneth G. Wilson Award for her groundbreaking work in lattice field theory, particularly for her innovative integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques into this complex physics domain.
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Powered by the prestigious MIT Innovation Initiative and established in October 2019, the groundbreaking MIT Proto Ventures program revolutionizes venture creation within the academic ecosystem. This innovative initiative guides the accelerated development of new startups through their complete lif[more]
