December 14, 2018 MIT develops incredible system to 'shrink' objects Researchers at MIT have developed a system to “shrink” objects down to a nanoscale level.
November 15, 2018 Fox on Tech: Using lasers to find aliens Calling all aliens! The search for extraterrestrial life is alive and well, and this week, two scientists from MIT breathed new life into the effort with an out-of-this-world idea for contacting non-earthlings.
November 5, 2018 Drone fleet could help find lost hikers, MIT researchers say Researchers at MIT say that a sophisticated fleet of drones could help find lost hikers by searching under dense forest canopies.
August 17, 2018 Sprawling galaxy cluster discovered 'hiding in plain sight' Scientists at MIT have discovered a galaxy cluster that they say is “hiding in plain sight.”
July 12, 2018 NC town battles opioid epidemic by using robots to test people’s poop In 2016 more than 33,000 opioid related deaths occurred across the U.S., but the town of Cary, located on the outskirts of North Carolina’s capital, is the first to use a special device to test sewer water in an attempt to combat the opioid crisis.
January 25, 2018 'Star Wars' tech may be close to reality: Scientists create 3D projection in thin air "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope."
July 3, 2017 MIT researchers give the white cane used by the visually impaired a high-tech update The iconic white cane has served as a touchstone that provides empowerment and mobility for generations of visually impaired people.
January 16, 2017 Ultralight 'super-material' is 10 times stronger than steel A spongy new super-material could be lighter than the flimsiest plastic yet 10 times stronger than steel.
January 11, 2017 New $27 million fund aims to save humanity from destructive AI The fund aims to bring together diverse experts to turn an analytical eye to the development of AI.
