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Study finds cell memory can be more like a dimmer dial than an on/off switch

Robot, know thyself: New vision-based system teaches machines to understand their bodies

MIT Energy Initiative conference spotlights research priorities amidst a changing energy landscape

Raphael Zufferey

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Materials Research Laboratory: Driving interdisciplinary materials research at MIT

David Gossard

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Startup Powers Up for Better Strength Training

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George Barbastathis

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Printable aluminum alloy sets strength records, may enable lighter aircraft parts

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

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June 3, 2026 Developing innovative alternatives to conventional carbon capture methods

Developing innovative alternatives to conventional carbon capture methods

June 1, 2026 Ambassadors of STEM

Ambassadors of STEM

June 1, 2026 Ultrasound-based pacemaker noninvasively steadies the heart

Ultrasound-based pacemaker noninvasively steadies the heart

May 25, 2026 Ten from MIT accept 2026 Fulbright awards

Ten from MIT accept 2026 Fulbright awards

May 25, 2026 Bridging real human movement with digital technology

Bridging real human movement with digital technology

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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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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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A Cleaner Burn

Millions of people die each year as a result of soot or smoke inhalation from these wood-burning cookstoves. A team of students from MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and MIT D-Lab are helping a start-up in Uganda manufacture charcoal briquettes that produce a cleaner burn, minimizing these health risks.

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