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New bioadhesive strategy can prevent fibrous encapsulation around device implants on peripheral nerves

Unlocking ammonia as a fuel source for heavy industry

MIT Sea Grant students explore the intersection of technology and offshore aquaculture in Norway

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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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November 1, 2026 Powering up for a pivotal moment

Powering up for a pivotal moment

October 27, 2026 A soft robot could help doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the small intestine

A soft robot could help doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the small intestine

October 25, 2026 At New York Climate Week 2026, MIT connects with a global network

At New York Climate Week 2026, MIT connects with a global network

October 19, 2026 MIT spinout makes surgical stitching more like applying a sticky note

MIT spinout makes surgical stitching more like applying a sticky note

October 19, 2026 MIT student team CERBERUZ wins NASA LunaRecycle Centennial Challenge, turning lunar trash into tools

MIT student team CERBERUZ wins NASA LunaRecycle Centennial Challenge, turning lunar trash into tools

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Next Generation Electronics

Jeehwan Kim, associate professor of mechanical engineering at MIT, is using his background in materials science to build a physical neural network and produce cheap semiconductor wafers – technologies that could help bring the artificial intelligence power of super computers to handheld devices.

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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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Design for the Developing World

In MIT D-Lab class 2.729, Design for Scale, MIT students work with clients in the developing world to manufacture products in a more cost-efficient and effective way – from ambulances in Tanzania to an irrigation pump in Nepal.

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