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Is Anybody Out There, Among the Stars?
Dr. Samuel Ting's Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer on the ISS is the first precision particle physics detector in space. It's looking for the origins of the universe, and the new Disney+ docuseries Among the Stars is along for the ride.
This AI Identifies Asymptomatic COVID Carriers by Their Cough
A neural network created by MIT to look for signs of Alzheimer's has been applied to COVID-19 and accurately identified 98.5 percent of coughs from people who were confirmed to have novel coronavirus.
Should Robots Pay Taxes?
Federal taxes are due this week in the US. But what about our synthetic coworkers? Should they cough up, too? Jordan Harrod, a Harvard-MIT PhD student, has something to say on the subject. Â
MIT's SprayableTech Creates Interactive Surfaces Anywhere
Control a TV using the armrest on your sofa, or adjust lights and temperature through touch gestures on a wall.
NASA and MIT Develop Morphing Airplane Wing
A very lightweight wing that can deform to become the most efficient shape for the situation, be that takeoff, landing, maneuvering, or cruising.
Origami-Inspired Robot Gripper Could Pack Your Groceries
By taking inspiration from origami, this robot gripper can safely pick up and hold delicate objects while at the same time lift more than 100x its own weight.
MIT's Mini Cheetah Robot Can Backflip
The 20-pound quadruped is as agile as a gymnast and capable of navigating uneven terrain twice as fast as an average human's walking speed.
Internet Eye Tests: Will You Really Buy Your Next Prescription Online?
Companies such as Opternative and Warby Parker offer online eye exams to save you a trip to the optical store. But questions remain about whether an online approach to eye care is really good for consumers.
MIT to Spend $1 Billion on Program to Study AI Ethics
MIT's $1 billion investment in a new AI-focused computing college comes amid growing concerns that AI will replace jobs and trigger economic instability.
MIT Uses Nanotech to Miniaturize Electronics Into Spray Form
The 'aerosolized electronics' are so small they can be sprayed through the air. MIT researchers say the tiny devices could be used to in oil and gas pipelines or even in the human digestive system to detect problems.
Watch MIT's 'Blind' Cheetah 3 Robot Climb Cluttered Stairs
Cheetah 3 can climb stairs, gallop, jump, spin around, and walk on three legs – all without relying on cameras or external environment sensors. The robot is designed to carry out dangerous tasks like inspecting power plants or exploring disaster zones.
Disney Made a Haptic Force Jacket
A jacket that makes virtual reality snowball fights feel real.
MIT's Robot Fish Swims Alongside, Studies Real Fish
Dubbed SoFi, the robot can operate at multiple depths, swim in a straight line, turn, dive, and even maneuver its way underneath corals.
This Robot Can Solve a Rubik's Cube in 0.38 Seconds
The robot can potentially solve the puzzle in an even faster time if fine-tuned.
MIT Wants to Replace Desk Lamps With Glowing Plants
MIT engineers are hoping to create a plant that requires no power supply, but is bright enough to replace a desk lamp.
MIT Creates a Living Ink Made of Bacteria
The ink can be made to react to different chemicals by "lighting up" opening the door for 3D-printed living tattoos acting as sensors.
3 Things You Need to Know to Master Self-Service BI Apps
Self-service business intelligence apps are made to be used by anyone of any skill level, but most apps have a long way to go. If you use these apps, here's what you need to know.
MIT Researchers Monitor Sleep With AI, Radio Waves
Those who suffer from sleep disorders may never have to go into a lab and be connected to electrodes and sensors again.
This Little Robot Finds Leaks in Water, Gas Pipes
A group of researchers from MIT have developed a small robot that can inspect water and gas pipes from the inside to locate leaks before they become a big problem.
Conch Shells Hold Key to Best Ever Body Armor
The shells have a structure that is perfect for creating the best body armor we've ever seen, and MIT figured out how to 3D print it.
