MIT engineers developed AI frameworks to identify evidence-driven hypotheses that could advance biologically inspired materials. […]
Sensors developed by SMART researchers are capable of detecting pH changes in plant xylem enable farmers to detect drought stress up to 48 hours before visible physical symptoms manifest. […]
A better understanding of construction industry stakeholders’ motivations can lead to greater adoption of circular practices. […]
MIT engineers show how detailed mapping of weather conditions and energy demand can guide optimization for siting renewable energy installations. […]
The technique could make AI systems better at complex tasks that involve variability. […]
An AI method developed by Professor Markus Buehler finds hidden links between science and art to suggest novel materials. […]
The associate professor of civil and environmental engineering studies ancient materials while working to solve modern problems. […]
Researchers across MIT are working on ways to boost food production and help crops survive drought. […]
As climate change accelerates sea-level rise and intensifies storms, marsh-fronted seawalls can provide an economical coastal defense, MIT engineers report. […]
Using the concept of “outdoor days,” a study shows how global warming will affect people’s ability to work or enjoy recreation outdoors. […]
Membranes based on natural silk and cellulose can remove many contaminants, including “forever chemicals” and heavy metals. […]
The first comprehensive model of rotor aerodynamics could improve the way turbine blades and wind farms are designed and how wind turbines are controlled. […]
New adhesive hydrogel coatings could prolong the lifespan of pacemakers, drug delivery depots, and other medical devices. […]
By breaking an intractable problem into smaller chunks, a deep-learning technique identifies the optimal areas for thinning out traffic in a warehouse. […]
A new study finds human supervisors have the potential to reduce barriers to deploying autonomous vehicles. […]