MIT physicists discover a new type of superconductor that’s also a magnet

The “one-of-a-kind” phenomenon was observed in ordinary graphite.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
May 22, 2025 ~10 min

A new approach could fractionate crude oil using much less energy

MIT researchers’ new membrane separates different types of fuel based on their molecular size, eliminating the need for energy-intensive crude oil distillation.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
May 22, 2025 ~8 min


AI learns how vision and sound are connected, without human intervention

This new machine-learning model can match corresponding audio and visual data, which could someday help robots interact in the real world.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
May 22, 2025 ~7 min

Learning how to predict rare kinds of failures

Researchers are developing algorithms to predict failures when automation meets the real world in areas like air traffic scheduling or autonomous vehicles.

MIT Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems • mit
May 21, 2025 ~10 min

A new technology for extending the shelf life of produce

Researchers used microneedles to inject fresh-cut crops with melatonin and delay spoilage.

Zach Winn | MIT News • mit
May 21, 2025 ~8 min

Is gravity quantum?

A new paper by MIT researchers presents a novel technique that may be key to a worldwide effort in the study of gravity.

Anne Wilson | Department of Mechanical Engineering • mit
May 20, 2025 ~7 min

How to solve a bottleneck for CO2 capture and conversion

Today’s carbon capture systems suffer a tradeoff between efficient capture and release, but a new approach developed at MIT can boost overall efficiency.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
May 20, 2025 ~8 min

Cambridge researchers elected as Fellows of the Royal Society 2025

Nine outstanding Cambridge scientists have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences and the oldest science academy

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 20, 2025 ~7 min


Scientists discover potential new targets for Alzheimer’s drugs

Pathways involved in DNA repair and other cellular functions could contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
May 20, 2025 ~7 min

Technique rapidly measures cells’ density, reflecting health and developmental state

The method could help predict whether immunotherapies will work in a patient or how a tumor will respond to drug treatment.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
May 20, 2025 ~9 min

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