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Pills that communicate from the stomach could improve medication adherence

AI-generated sensors open new paths for early cancer detection: Nanoparticles coated with molecular sensors could be used to develop at-home tests for many types of cancer.

Noninvasive imaging could replace finger pricks for measuring blood glucose

One pull of a string is all it takes to deploy these complex structures: « A new method could enable users to design portable medical devices, like a splint, that can be rapidly converted from flat panels to a 3D object without any tools

Deep-learning model predicts how fruit flies form, cell by cell

Artificial tendons give muscle-powered robots a boost: « The new design from MIT engineers could pump up many biohybrid builds. »

Enabling small language models to solve complex reasoning tasks

Director of MIT's Plasma and Fusion Center, Dies at 47

Ultrasonic device dramatically speeds harvesting of water from the air

New therapeutic brain implants could defy the need for surgery: « MIT researchers created microscopic wireless electronic devices that travel through blood and implant in target brain regions…

Ioannis Yannas, who invented artificial skin for treatment of burns, has died

New nanoparticles stimulate the immune system to attack ovarian tumors: « Targeted particles carrying the cytokine IL-12 can jump-start T cells, allowing them to clear tumors while avoiding side effects

Attention lapses due to sleep deprivation due to flushing fluid from brain

Printable aluminum alloy sets strength records, may enable lighter aircraft parts: « Incorporating machine learning, MIT engineers developed a way to 3D print alloys that are much stronger than conventionally manufactured versions

New model that explains lithium intercalation rates in lithium-ion batteries could guide the design of faster-charging, longer-lasting batteries

MIT physicists improve the precision of atomic clocks

How federal research support has helped create life-changing medicines

"Bottlebrush" particles deliver chemotherapy payloads directly to cancer cells

MIT geologists discover where energy goes during an earthquake

Lidar optical amp helps gas industry find methane leaks and avoid costly losses

MIT software tool turns everyday objects into animated, eye-catching displays

New particle detector passes the "standard candle" test

New self-assembling material could be the key to recyclable EV batteries: « MIT researchers designed an electrolyte that can break apart at the end of a battery’s life…

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Using generative AI, researchers design compounds that can kill drug-resistant bacteria

Double-slit experiment holds up when stripped to its quantum essentials

A bionic knee integrated into tissue can restore natural movement

First-of-its-kind device profiles newborns’ immune function: « The BiophysicaL Immune Profiling for Infants (BLIPI) profiles an infant’s immune system in under 15 minutes…

MIT chemists boost the efficiency of a key enzyme in photosynthesis: « The enzyme, known as rubisco, helps plants and photosynthetic bacteria incorporate carbon dioxide into sugars

MIT develops single-injection vaccine that time-releases multiple doses over weeks using microparticles

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