Individuals carrying COVID-19 without displaying symptoms present a unique challenge in pandemic control. These asymptomatic carriers show no visible signs of illness, making them less likely to seek testing while potentially transmitting the virus unknowingly to others.
However, groundbreaking res[more]
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has unveiled a groundbreaking investment exceeding $100 million to establish five cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) institutes, with each receiving approximately $20 million over a five-year period. Among these pioneering initiatives, the NSF AI In[more]
The cutting-edge field of soft robotics is transforming how we think about machines, utilizing flexible, pliable materials instead of traditional rigid components. However, these advanced robots have faced significant limitations due to inadequate sensory capabilities. Effective robotic manipulatio[more]
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]
