For plants, urban heat islands don’t mimic global warming

Scientists have found that trees in cities respond to higher temperatures differently than those in forests, potentially masking climate impacts.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
March 31, 2025 ~7 min

Mapping the future of metamaterials

Mechanical metamaterials research demands interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation, say researchers from MechE's Portela Lab.

Anne Wilson | Department of Mechanical Engineering • mit
March 27, 2025 ~4 min


MIT Maritime Consortium sets sail

A new international collaboration unites MIT and maritime industry leaders to develop nuclear propulsion technologies, alternative fuels, data-powered strategies for operation, and more.

Anne Wilson | Department of Mechanical Engineering • mit
March 26, 2025 ~6 min

A new way to make graphs more accessible to blind and low-vision readers

The Tactile Vega-Lite system, developed at MIT CSAIL, streamlines the tactile chart design process; could help educators efficiently create these graphics and aid designers in making precise changes.

Alex Shipps | MIT CSAIL • mit
March 25, 2025 ~6 min

Technology developed by MIT engineers makes pesticides stick to plant leaves

With the new system, farmers could significantly cut their use of pesticides and fertilizers, saving money and reducing runoff.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
March 25, 2025 ~10 min

Basketball analytics investment is key to NBA wins and other successes

Investment in analytics may also benefit college teams and fields beyond sports, a new study shows.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
March 25, 2025 ~9 min

Decoding a medieval mystery manuscript

Using tech tools and a human touch, Arthur Bahr sheds light on the original volume containing “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” and “Pearl.”

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
March 25, 2025 ~8 min

Mathematicians uncover the logic behind how people walk in crowds

The findings could help planners design safer, more efficient pedestrian thoroughfares.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
March 24, 2025 ~9 min


Engineers develop a better way to deliver long-lasting drugs

With tinier needles and fewer injections, the approach may enable new options for long-term delivery of contraceptives or treatments for diseases such as HIV.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
March 24, 2025 ~7 min

MIT scientists engineer starfish cells to shape-shift in response to light

The research may enable the design of synthetic, light-activated cells for wound healing or drug delivery.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
March 24, 2025 ~8 min

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