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FIREFLI uses light to sense poor blood supply, can provide earlier diagnosis for Acute Mesenteric Ischemia

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Ultrasonic device dramatically speeds harvesting of water from the air

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Prof. Anand presents major advances in coupled theories for large-deformation solid mechanics in his new book.

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October 7, 2026 Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists

Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists

October 6, 2026 Turning the tide on Massachusetts shellfishing data

Turning the tide on Massachusetts shellfishing data

October 1, 2026 MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors

MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors

September 28, 2026 Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze

September 23, 2026 New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection

New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection

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Hacking for Lilly

MechE students use their knowledge of mechanical engineering to design an improved walker for 9-year-old Lilly and gain new perspective about how assistive technologies can improve the lives of others in the process.

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Yo-Yo Champion

Six-time national yo-yo champion and rising senior Alex Hattori explores his passion for yo-yos at MIT.

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Sealing Wounds with Tape

MIT engineers led by Associate Professor Xuanhe Zhao have designed a double-sided tape that can seal tissues in just five seconds. The tape could eventually replace surgical sutures, which don’t work well in all tissues and can cause complications in some patients.

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