Content by Adam Zewe
Discovery Could Lead to Brighter, More Energy-Efficient Digital DisplaysResearchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots
Tue, 07/21/2026 - 12:02
(MIT: Cambridge, MA) -- A new study led by MIT researchers could drive the development of more energy-efficient digital displays—such as flat-screen TVs, augmented and virtual reality headsets, smartphone screens, medical imaging devices, and even…
New Research Enables a Robot to Chart a Better CourseRapidly generating a smooth path plan cuts travel time, avoids obstacles to streamline operations
Thu, 06/18/2026 - 12:03
In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, unpiloted aerial vehicles (UAVs) could fly through a collapsed building to map the scene, giving rescuers information they need to quickly reach survivors. But this remains an extremely challenging…
Self-Organizing ‘Pencil Beam’ Laser Could Help Scientists Design Brain-Targeted TherapiesMIT researchers leveraged a surprise discovery to devise a faster and more precise biomedical imaging technique
Wed, 05/06/2026 - 12:02
(MIT: Cambridge, MA) -- MIT researchers discovered a paradoxical phenomenon in optical physics that could enable a new bioimaging method that’s faster and higher-resolution than existing technology. They discovered that, under the right conditions…
3D-Printing Platform Rapidly Produces Complex Electric MachinesMIT researchers fabricated an electric linear motor in hours
Mon, 03/16/2026 - 12:03
A broken motor in an automated machine can bring production on a busy factory floor to a halt. If engineers can’t find a replacement part they may have to order one from a distributor hundreds of miles away, leading to costly production delays. It…
AI to Help Researchers See the Bigger Picture in Cell Biology AI-driven method could help scientists better understand disease mechanisms and plan experiments
Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:02
Studying gene expression in a cancer patient’s cells can help clinical biologists understand the cancer’s origin and predict the success of different treatments. But cells are complex and contain many layers, so how the biologist conducts…
3 Questions: How AI Could Optimize the Power GridGrowing energy demands of AI are worrisome, but some techniques can make power grids cleaner and more efficient
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 12:02
(MIT: Cambridge, MA) -- Artificial intelligence has captured headlines recently for its rapidly growing energy demands, particularly the surging electricity use of data centers that enable the training and deployment of the latest generative AI…
‘Robot, Make a Chair’AI-driven system lets users design and build multicomponent objects by describing them
Wed, 01/21/2026 - 12:03
Computer-aided design (CAD) systems are tried-and-true tools used to design many of the physical objects we use each day. But CAD software requires extensive expertise to master, and many tools incorporate such a high level of detail that they don’t…
Teaching Robots to Map Large EnvironmentsNew approach developed at MIT could help search-and-rescue robots navigate

Mon, 12/01/2025 - 12:02
A robot searching for workers trapped in a partially collapsed mine shaft must rapidly generate a map of the scene and identify its location within that scene as it navigates the treacherous terrain. Researchers have recently started building…
Understanding the Nuances of Humanlike IntelligenceStudies on how intelligent machines ‘think’ can help safely integrate AI into society
Wed, 11/26/2025 - 12:01
What can we learn about human intelligence by studying how machines “think?” Can we better understand ourselves if we better understand the artificial intelligence systems that are becoming a more significant part of our everyday lives? These…
Theory-Guided Strategy Expands Scope of Measurable Quantum InteractionsAn oft-ignored effect can be used to probe an important property of semiconductors
Mon, 09/08/2025 - 12:02
A new theory-guided framework could help scientists probe the properties of new semiconductors for next-generation microelectronic devices or discover materials that boost the performance of quantum computers. Research to develop new or better…