Category: nano
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Scientists develop an affordable sensor for lead contamination
Engineers at MIT, Nanyang Technological University, and several companies have developed a compact and inexpensive technology for detecting and measuring lead concentrations in water, potentially enabling a significant advance in tackling this persistent global health issue. The World Health Organization estimates that 240 million people worldwide are exposed to drinking water that contains unsafe amounts…
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John Joannopoulos receives 2024-2025 Killian Award
John Joannopoulos, an innovator and mentor in the fields of theoretical condensed matter physics and nanophotonics, has been named the recipient of the 2024-2025 James R. Killian Jr. Faculty Achievement Award. Joannopoulos is the Francis Wright Davis Professor of Physics and director of MIT’s Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies. He has been a member of the…
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The power of App Inventor: Democratizing possibilities for mobile applications
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in Apps, Artificial Intelligence, Education, teaching, academics, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (eecs), Global, History of MIT, History of science, K-12 education, Media Lab, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, Online learning, Open access, Open source, Programming, School of Architecture and Planning, School of Engineering, STEM educationIn June 2007, Apple unveiled the first iPhone. But the company made a strategic decision about iPhone software: its new App Store would be a walled garden. An iPhone user wouldn’t be able to install applications that Apple itself hadn’t vetted, at least not without breaking Apple’s terms of service. That business decision, however, left…
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Seizing solar’s bright future
Consider the dizzying ascent of solar energy in the United States: In the past decade, solar capacity increased nearly 900 percent, with electricity production eight times greater in 2023 than in 2014. The jump from 2022 to 2023 alone was 51 percent, with a record 32 gigawatts (GW) of solar installations coming online. In the…
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Hugging Face Introduces LeRobot: The First Robotics Library
In a significant stride towards democratizing robotics, Hugging Face introduces LeRobot, a pioneering library tailored for real-world applications. This new library emerges as a bridge between cutting-edge research and tangible robotic behaviors. Let’s delve into the intricacies of this promising, community-driven initiative. Also Read: Hugging Face Releases World’s Largest Open Synthetic Dataset The Birth of…
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Creating bespoke programming languages for efficient visual AI systems
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in Artificial Intelligence, Computer graphics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), Computer science and technology, Computer vision, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (eecs), Faculty, games, Information systems and technology, Machine Learning, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab, Profile, Programming, programming languages, School of Engineering, videoA single photograph offers glimpses into the creator’s world — their interests and feelings about a subject or space. But what about creators behind the technologies that help to make those images possible? MIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Associate Professor Jonathan Ragan-Kelley is one such person, who has designed everything from tools…
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HPI-MIT design research collaboration creates powerful teams
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in Artificial Intelligence, Business and management, Cleaner industry, Climate change, Collaboration, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), Cybersecurity, Design, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (eecs), Environmental Solutions Initiative, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E), Machine Learning, Manufacturing, MIT Morningside Academy for Design, MIT Sloan School of Management, Renewable energy, Research, School of Architecture and Planning, School of Engineering, Startups, Supply chainsThe recent ransomware attack on ChangeHealthcare, which severed the network connecting health care providers, pharmacies, and hospitals with health insurance companies, demonstrates just how disruptive supply chain attacks can be. In this case, it hindered the ability of those providing medical services to submit insurance claims and receive payments. This sort of attack and other…
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Exploring frontiers of mechanical engineering
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in Artificial Intelligence, Design, Graduate, postdoctoral, Health sciences and technology, Human-computer interaction, Independent Activities Period, Mechanical engineering, Nanoscience and nanotechnology, Oceanography and ocean engineering, Profile, School of Engineering, Spaceflight, Sports analytics, Students, WaterFrom cutting-edge robotics, design, and bioengineering to sustainable energy solutions, ocean engineering, nanotechnology, and innovative materials science, MechE students and their advisors are doing incredibly innovative work. The graduate students highlighted here represent a snapshot of the great work in progress this spring across the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and demonstrate the ways the future…
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Physicists arrange atoms in extremely close proximity
Proximity is key for many quantum phenomena, as interactions between atoms are stronger when the particles are close. In many quantum simulators, scientists arrange atoms as close together as possible to explore exotic states of matter and build new quantum materials. They typically do this by cooling the atoms to a stand-still, then using laser…
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Fostering research, careers, and community in materials science
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in Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab (J-WEL), Algorithms, Alumni/ae, Classes and programs, Collaboration, Computer modeling, Computer science and technology, Data, Digital technology, DMSE, Education, teaching, academics, Learning, Mentoring, MIT.nano, nano, Office of Open Learning, Online learning, Programming, Research, School of Engineering, Special events and guest speakers, STEM education, Students, UndergraduateGabrielle Wood, a junior at Howard University majoring in chemical engineering, is on a mission to improve the sustainability and life cycles of natural resources and materials. Her work in the Materials Initiative for Comprehensive Research Opportunity (MICRO) program has given her hands-on experience with many different aspects of research, including MATLAB programming, experimental design,…
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GitHub Unveils Copilot Workspace: A New Era in Developer Tools
GitHub has introduced its revolutionary AI-driven developer environment, the Copilot Workspace. This new platform, aimed at transforming the process of software creation, has sent ripples through the developer community. Building upon the success of GitHub Copilot, this innovative platform promises to redefine the developer experience. Let’s delve deeper into the features of the Copilot Workspace…
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Julie Shah named head of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
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in Administration, Aeronautical and astronautical engineering, Alumni/ae, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (eecs), Faculty, Leadership, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, Robotics, School of EngineeringJulie Shah ’04, SM ’06, PhD ’11, the H.N. Slater Professor in Aeronautics and Astronautics, has been named the new head of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AeroAstro), effective May 1. “Julie brings an exceptional record of visionary and interdisciplinary leadership to this role. She has made substantial technical contributions in the field of…
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“Nanostitches” enable lighter and tougher composite materials
To save on fuel and reduce aircraft emissions, engineers are looking to build lighter, stronger airplanes out of advanced composites. These engineered materials are made from high-performance fibers that are embedded in polymer sheets. The sheets can be stacked and pressed into one multilayered material and made into extremely lightweight and durable structures. But composite…
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How light can vaporize water without the need for heat
It’s the most fundamental of processes — the evaporation of water from the surfaces of oceans and lakes, the burning off of fog in the morning sun, and the drying of briny ponds that leaves solid salt behind. Evaporation is all around us, and humans have been observing it and making use of it for…
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Tackling cancer at the nanoscale
When Paula Hammond first arrived on MIT’s campus as a first-year student in the early 1980s, she wasn’t sure if she belonged. In fact, as she told an MIT audience yesterday, she felt like “an imposter.” However, that feeling didn’t last long, as Hammond began to find support among her fellow students and MIT’s faculty.…