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New clues to why there’s so little antimatter in the universe
New clues to why there’s so little antimatter in the universe

Radioactive molecules are sensitive to subtle nuclear phenomena and might help physicists probe the violation of the most fundamental symmetries of nature.

Designing exploratory robots that collect data for marine scientists
Designing exploratory robots that collect data for marine scientists

“This is a really exciting time to be a roboticist who also cares about the environment,” says PhD student Victoria Preston.

Pathfinder satellite paves way for constellation of tropical-storm observers
Pathfinder satellite paves way for constellation of tropical-storm observers

Lincoln Laboratory’s TROPICS satellites will help scientists study extreme tropical weather once all six are launched next year.

Professor Emeritus Sow-Hsin Chen, global expert in neutron science and devoted mentor, dies at 86
Professor Emeritus Sow-Hsin Chen, global expert in neutron science and devoted mentor, dies at 86

Contributions advanced dynamical properties of supercooled water and small-angle neutron and X-ray scattering over a 50-year career.

Summer 2021 recommended reading from MIT
Summer 2021 recommended reading from MIT

Enjoy these recent titles from Institute faculty and staff.

Synthetic biology circuits can respond within seconds
Synthetic biology circuits can respond within seconds

MIT engineers design the first synthetic circuit that consists entirely of fast, reversible protein-protein interactions.

Giving robots better moves
Giving robots better moves

MIT alumnus-founded RightHand Robotics has developed picking robots that are more reliable and adaptable in warehouse environments.

Anders Sejr Hansen awarded prestigious Pew-Stewart Grant for Cancer Research
Anders Sejr Hansen awarded prestigious Pew-Stewart Grant for Cancer Research

The Hansen Lab investigates how genetic elements, known as enhancers, control the expression of genes in cancer.

3 Questions: Anna Jagielska on printing artificial axons
3 Questions: Anna Jagielska on printing artificial axons

How 3D-printed models of neuronal axons could accelerate development of new therapies to treat neurodegenerative disorders.

MIT and U.S. Department of Defense team up to launch a new edX learning platform
MIT and U.S. Department of Defense team up to launch a new edX learning platform

MIT offers first courses on the platform, which aims to serve cutting-edge manufacturing education to more Americans.

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