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Michael Richard Benjamin

Principal Research Scientist

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A simple formula could guide the design of faster-charging, longer-lasting batteries

Introducing the MIT-GE Vernova Climate and Energy Alliance

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The Eric P and Evelyn E Newman Laboratory provides a new home for robotics and biomechanics research in MechE.

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New control system teaches soft robots the art of staying safe

David Gossard

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Haoning Tang

Assistant Professor (Starting July 2026)

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MIT Maritime Consortium releases “Nuclear Ship Safety Handbook”

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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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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Sangbae Kim: Inspired by Nature

Associate Professor Sangbae Kim describes his cutting-edge research in the area of biomimetics, the study of biological systems as models for the design and engineering of robots.

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