Industries in Depth
Peoples' impulses to share news on social media fuels misinformation, says MIT study
People’s desire to share news content on social media can hinder their ability to judge its truthfulness accurately, according to an MIT study.
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What can a 2,050-year-old Roman tomb teach us about modern construction?
Many Roman structures are currently still standing, showing much higher durability than modern concrete.
Health and Healthcare Systems
How scientists are working to detect COVID-19 in wastewater
Researchers have developed a new method for tracking the Alpha COVID-19 variant in wastewater, potentially paving the way to monitor other variants in this way.
Emerging Technologies
This is how humans have learned to used tools to solve problems
Researchers at MIT’s Center for Brains, Minds and Machines has discovered that humans need 3 critical capabilities to help solve physical problems.
Emerging Technologies
Correcting the “jitters” in quantum devices
A study by MIT researchers reveals a more efficient method for error correction, potentially opening up quantum technology to more practical applications.
Emerging Technologies
How can AI make machines run faster?
A new innovation may aid programmers writing computer code as with a new tool created by MIT researchers, they can now test code reading time on any chip.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
This groundbreaking new technique is going to revolutionize how our smartphones are built
Smaller and smaller components mean we need to reconsider how robots are able to handle and manipulate these parts.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Here's how AI is being used to aid patients with chronic illnesses at home
The robot's functions include daily conversations to give patients tips, medication reminders, and information on their condition all while relaying relevant data to care providers.
Emerging Technologies
This start-up uses A.I. to help music producers create the perfect song
An MIT grad student startup called 'Samply' is one of the first AI with applications in the industry, as it helps producers find the right mix of sounds.
Climate Action
MIT's climate simulations give students the opportunity to learn about crisis management
With so many differing interests and inequality between countries, its no surprise they fail to agree on or meet environmental targets due to clashing interests.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
To infinity and the Presidential Medal of Freedom: the female coder who helped make the Apollo missions a reality
Margaret H. Hamilton, who led the development of on-board flight software for NASA's Apollo moon missions, has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.