Global childhood vaccination rates have reached unprecedented levels in recent years, with many preventable diseases experiencing significant decline. Despite this progress, the World Health Organization reports that essential vaccine availability has plateaued internationally, creating challenges [more]

Albert Einstein once famously stated that intuition represents one of humanity's most valuable assets, particularly when it comes to understanding intention and facilitating communication. However, teaching intuition to machines presents significant challenges. Addressing this obstacle, researchers[more]

Engineers tasked with creating innovative materials and protective coatings face an overwhelming challenge: navigating through billions of potential combinations. Traditional testing methodologies, whether laboratory experiments or comprehensive computer simulations, require substantial time invest[more]

Materials scientists have long relied on indentation techniques to evaluate mechanical properties by pressing sharp points into sample materials. This traditional approach provides valuable measurements of how materials respond to applied forces at various penetration depths, but has significant li[more]

Natalie Lao initially planned to follow in her parents' footsteps as an electrical engineer, until her path took an unexpected turn. Enrolling in course 6.S192 (Making Mobile Apps) taught by Professor Hal Abelson, she discovered a revolutionary approach to technology. This course revealed how smart[more]

In a groundbreaking discovery, MIT scientists have leveraged advanced machine learning algorithms to identify a potent new antibiotic compound. During extensive laboratory evaluations, this revolutionary drug demonstrated remarkable efficacy against numerous problematic disease-causing bacteria wor[more]

Humans naturally develop an early understanding of physical laws, with infants demonstrating expectations about object movement and interaction. When presented with physically impossible scenarios, such as objects disappearing in magic tricks, infants exhibit clear signs of surprise, indicating the[more]

Breakthrough research from MIT and Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) introduces an innovative AI-powered system that leverages satellite imagery to enhance digital mapping precision, potentially revolutionizing GPS navigation experiences worldwide. Detailed route information significantly i[more]

This content has been adapted from a collaborative announcement by the MIT Press and the Harvard Data Science Initiative. In a significant development for the artificial intelligence and data science community, the MIT Press and Harvard Data Science Initiative (HDSI) have proudly unveiled the Harva[more]

The field of artificial intelligence has lost one of its most influential figures. Patrick Winston, a renowned computer scientist and beloved professor at MIT, passed away on July 19 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston at the age of 76. For nearly half a century, Winston shaped the landscap[more]