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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

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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

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New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection

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Mining minerals found 15,000 feet below sea level could help secure a low-carbon future, but at what cost? Researchers including Thomas Peacock, professor of mechanical engineering at MIT, are racing to understand the environmental impact of deep-sea mining.

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