Search algorithm reveals nearly 200 new kinds of CRISPR systems
Nov 23, 2023 · A new search algorithm has identified 188 kinds of new CRISPR systems in bacterial genomes. The systems have a range of functions and could enable gene editing, diagnostics, and …
A prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with …
Jul 1, 2024 · With a new surgical intervention and neuroprosthetic interface, MIT researchers restored a natural walking gait in people with amputations below the knee. Seven patients were able to walk …
Clip The Guardian First private US robotic lunar rover lands ...
Mar 6, 2025 · MIT researchers developed a small robotic rover called the AstroAnt and a depth-mapping camera for use in monitoring spaceship conditions during space missions, reports Richard Luscombe …
Gitanjali Rao honored at White House “Girls Leading Change” celebration
Nov 20, 2023 · MIT student Gitanjali Rao was honored by First Lady Jill Biden at the first Girls Leading Change celebration held at the White House. Rao, a first-year undergraduate, is an accomplished …
Commencement address by Hank Green - MIT News
May 29, 2025 · “Do not forget how special and bizarre it is to get to live a human life,” the science communicator and video creator told the Class of 2025.
A four-legged robotic system for playing soccer on various terrains ...
Apr 3, 2023 · Researchers from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) created a new system that enables a quadruped robot to dribble a soccer ball on …
Meet the maker | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
May 31, 2013 · MIT alumna Limor Fried has become a pioneer of the ‘maker movement’ with her multimillion-dollar company.
Reducing pesticide use while increasing effectiveness
Mar 12, 2024 · MIT spinout AgZen developed a system for feedback-optimized spraying that can help farmers spray more efficiently and effectively, using fewer chemicals overall.
Why eumelanin is such a good absorber of light - MIT News
May 22, 2014 · Melanin — and specifically, the form called eumelanin — is the primary pigment that gives humans the coloring of their skin, hair, and eyes. It protects the body from the hazards of …
Basketball analytics investment is key to NBA wins and other successes
Mar 25, 2025 · An MIT study finds NBA teams that hired more analytics staff, and invested more in data analysis, tended to win more games.