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MIT researchers retrofit a four-extruder 3D printer to produce a fully functional linear motor using five materials in about three hours, slashing prototype costs to roughly $0.50 and signaling a path toward on-demand manufacturing and replacement parts—even as printing complete vehicles remains far off.
Researchers propose using noninvasive transcranial focused ultrasound to stimulate specific deep-brain regions in healthy subjects, enabling cause‑and‑effect tests of how consciousness arises and where it resides, potentially resolving debates about localized versus network-based origins of conscious experience.
Mashable highlights 16 MIT courses on edX that are free to audit, spanning AI, Python programming, investing, statistics, and supply-chain topics; these courses do not offer certificates or graded assignments, but learners can start at their own pace.
MIT researchers, with NASA backing, are advancing nuclear thermal propulsion to drastically reduce Mars travel time by heating propellant with nuclear energy; Hampson models a full engine’s thermodynamics and neutronics, addresses startup/shutdown cooling challenges, and leverages the MIT Reactor for fuel testing as NASA eyes crewed Mars missions in the 2030s.
MIT engineers have developed a biodegradable ingestible capsule with a zinc-cellulose antenna and a micro-RFID chip that emits a real-time signal confirming a pill has been swallowed. The capsule dissolves in the stomach while the RFID component is excreted, enabling noninvasive adherence monitoring for critical therapies (e.g., transplant immunosuppression) and potential integration with health records. The SAFARI project uses safe, eco-friendly materials and aims for human trials, offering a pathway to real-time feedback without bulky wearables.
Claudio Neves Valente, a former Brown student, planned and carried out a shooting at Brown University and MIT, killing two students and an MIT professor, leaving behind videos that confessed to the murders but did not reveal a motive. He was found dead in a storage unit after the attack, and his videos addressed misinformation and expressed no remorse, with no clear motive provided.
Researchers at MIT have developed a new kirigami-inspired material that can transform into various 3D structures with a simple pull of a string, enabling applications like medical devices, foldable robots, and space habitats. The process uses an algorithm to design flat grids that morph into complex shapes, demonstrating ease of use and potential for scalable deployment.
Chris Williams, a Maryland native and astrophysics researcher, fulfilled his childhood dream of traveling to space, having a background in astrophysics, medical physics, and volunteer emergency services.
MIT researchers have developed a method to temporarily boost immune function in aging by reprogramming liver cells to produce T-cell supporting signals, improving immune responses and potentially helping older adults stay healthier longer.
MIT scientists have successfully imaged 'second sound,' a wave-like heat propagation in superfluid quantum gases, using a novel thermography technique, which could have implications for understanding high-temperature superconductors and neutron stars.
Law enforcement in New Hampshire apprehended and found dead Claudio Neves Valente, the suspect in shootings at Brown University and an MIT professor, with investigations revealing premeditation and strategic planning, but many questions about his motives and background remain unanswered.
A suspect, Claudio Neves Valente, who was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot, opened fire at Brown University and MIT, raising fears of additional targets. He was heavily armed with firearms, laser sights, and body armor, and had a possible hit list. The investigation linked ballistics evidence to both shootings, and authorities are exploring potential motives and other targets.
Investigators are searching for a motive after Claudio Neves Valente, the prime suspect in shootings at Brown University and MIT, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot, ending a five-day manhunt. The shootings resulted in three deaths, including two students and a professor, with connections between the victims and suspect traced back to their shared academic background in Portugal. The case was complicated by initial misinformation and a tip from a Reddit user that helped locate Valente, whose motives remain unclear.
MIT issued a statement mourning Professor Nuno Loureiro, who was murdered in a mass shooting in Brookline, Massachusetts, expressing gratitude for the law enforcement efforts and emphasizing community support and remembrance.
President Trump ordered the suspension of the Diversity Immigrant Visa lottery program after the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings, a Portuguese national who gained a green card through the program, was identified. The move aims to prevent similar incidents, but it is likely to face legal challenges from advocacy groups.