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MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels

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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

October 18, 2026 Video-based assessment opens treatment paths for patients with rare disorders that impact movement

Video-based assessment opens treatment paths for patients with rare disorders that impact movement

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The Magic of Making

The magic of making is told through the personal stories of MIT students, whose passion runs deep and from an early age.

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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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Engineering Fluids at the Nanoscale

Professor Rohit Karnik addresses real-world challenges with his micro- and nano-fluidics research, uncovering the unique behavior of fluid flow at the molecular level.

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