A hallmark quantum behavior in bouncing droplets

In a study that could help fill some holes in quantum theory, the U.S. team recreated a "quantum bomb tester" in a classical droplet test.

MIT Scientists Suggest Wild Plan to Ease Climate Change

To buy time for weaning ourselves off our fossil fuel addiction, we could simply raise a parasol made of high-tech bubbles over the planet to create a bit of shade.

MIT moves towards sustainable artificial intelligence

Current artificial intelligence (AI) technology is powerful, but often relies on high energy consumption. U.S. researchers have devised a solution that reduces the AI model training’s carbon footprint.

AI discovers antibiotic that kills even highly resistant bacteria

MIT scientists have revealed that their AI discovered an antibiotic compound, halicin, that can not only kill many forms of resistant bacteria but do so in a novel way. 

Simple, solar-powered water desalination

A completely passive solar-powered desalination system could provide more than 5,5 liters of fresh drinking water per hour. Such systems could potentially serve off-grid arid coastal areas to provide an efficient, low-cost water source.

Backflipping MIT Mini Cheetah Robot

MIT'S new mini cheetah robot is the first four-legged robot to do a backflip. At only 20 pounds the limber quadruped can bend and swing its legs wide, enabling it to walk either right side up or upside down.

Engineers fly first-ever plane with no moving parts

Instead of propellers or turbines, the light aircraft is powered by an 'ionic wind' - a silent but mighty flow of ions that is produced aboard the plane, and that generates enough thrust to propel the plane.

MIT’s $1 billion college will teach the theory and ethics of AI

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology in US announced that it's launching a college which is specifically focused on the "ethical evolution" of AI that is already affecting and shaping our society.

Hundreds of galaxies hidden in quasar’s 46-billion-sun glare

MIT researchers have found the quasar, PKS 1353-341, is simply so bright it drowns out the light from hundreds of galaxies in a surrounding cluster.

Chemists synthesize millions of proteins not found in nature

MIT chemists have devised a way to rapidly synthesize and screen millions of novel proteins that could be used as drugs against Ebola and other viruses.

MIT’s Biomimetic Soft Robot Swims With the Fishes

The lifelike movements of the robot mean it can navigate aquatic environments without triggering any discernible alarm among marine life.

MIT to Build Fusion Power Plant Within next 15 Years

MIT has announced yesterday that it is working with a new private company to make nuclear fusion finally happen.

Physicists create new form of light

Physicists have created a new form of light that could enable quantum computing with photons.

MIT's rapid liquid printing technology

A team from MIT’s Self-Assembly Lab demonstrated its innovative rapid liquid 3D printing technique by manufacturing tote bags and lamp shades in minutes.

MIT's winning solar-powered dome tree habitats for Mars

MIT team designed an environmentally friendly city for the red planet that mimics a forest, with solar-powered dome tree habitats connected with roots, or tunnels.