A team of scientists has found a way to generate the gas at precisely targeted locations inside the body, potentially opening new lines of research on nitric oxide's effects. The method uses an electric voltage to drive the reaction that produces nitric oxide.
The new open access journal aims to deliver real-time, verified scientific information on COVID-19 research, sourced from all regions and fields, in a transparent process. Experts will produce expert reviews in days, using AI tools to identify promising scholarship.
Researchers developed a new calcium indicator that accumulates only in neuron bodies, reducing crosstalk and improving signal accuracy. This breakthrough allows for more precise monitoring of individual neurons and their roles in brain functions.
A new study shows that quantitative easing drove down mortgage interest rates, allowed consumers to refinance their house loans, and spent more on everyday items, bolstering the economy. However, the benefits were primarily targeted at mortgage holders from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Researchers at MIT developed a double-sided adhesive that can quickly and firmly stick to wet surfaces like biological tissues. The new design allows for detachability without tissue damage by applying a liquid solution, making it easier for surgeons to close internal wounds.
Researchers at MIT found that a combination of warmer ocean temperatures and changes in air pressure patterns contribute to the Mediterranean region's projected drought. The study could refine global climate models and provide greater certainty for water resource management and agriculture in the affected areas.
A team of astronomers has detected a periodic pattern of fast radio bursts from an unknown source outside our galaxy, 500 million light years away. The pattern repeats every 16 days and is the most definitive one seen from a FRB source, offering a clue to the physics behind these intense flashes of radio waves.
A new study by MIT professors finds that state-level R&D tax credits significantly spur high-quality new-firm growth, while investment tax credits have a slightly negative economic impact on innovative activity. The study's authors suggest that the former supports ambitious startup firms, fostering entrepreneurship and business dynamism.
Researchers at MIT suggest that making pavements stiffer could improve truck fuel efficiency by reducing deflection and wear on the road. Adding synthetic fibers or adjusting aggregate sizing can increase stiffness, while switching to concrete pavements offers more durable solutions with equal or lower costs.
A new MIT study examines 26 types of businesses, measuring their economic importance and risk. Banks perform the best in terms of economic impact and relatively low crowding, while liquor and tobacco stores rank poorly due to high crowds and limited economic importance.
Researchers create memristors on a single chip, enabling small, portable AI devices to recognize objects and make decisions in real-time. The design could advance the development of neuromorphic computing and enable powerful, portable computing devices that don't rely on supercomputers or the Internet.
Most of Southeast Asia's peatlands have been wholly or partially deforested, drained, and dried out, leading to fires and greenhouse emissions. Satellite-based study reveals widespread subsidence, posing a threat to these ecosystems as most coastal peatlands are at or just above sea level.
Researchers found that solar geoengineering schemes could weaken extratropical storm tracks in both hemispheres, leading to less powerful winter storms but also stagnant conditions and reduced wind. The study's results have significant implications for understanding the potential effects of climate engineering on global weather patterns.
Researchers have discovered the closest young brown dwarf with a disk that could potentially host planets, located just 332 light-years from Earth. The brown dwarf, named W1200-7845, is estimated to be 3.7 million years old and sits within a moving group of stars.
Researchers at MIT demonstrate the mass production of carbon nanotube field-effect transistors (CNFETs) using a commercial manufacturing facility. This breakthrough enables the creation of 3D microprocessors with unprecedented energy efficiency and performance, potentially surpassing silicon-based technology.
Researchers at MIT create nanoparticles that stimulate the immune system, making cancer immunotherapy more powerful. By combining these particles with checkpoint inhibitors, they achieved a synergistic effect that halted tumor growth and even stopped tumors from spreading.
Researchers at MIT have developed a friction-boosting material that can be used to coat shoe bottoms, increasing grip on ice and other slippery surfaces. Laboratory tests showed a 20-35% increase in friction with the kirigami-coated shoes.
The Fast Loaded Dice Roller (FLDR) algorithm simulates the roll of loaded dice to produce random integers with the best combination of speed, accuracy, and low memory requirements. FLDR can use up to 10,000 times less memory storage space than existing methods.
Researchers at MIT develop an automated tabletop machine that can synthesize hundreds of amino acids within hours, reducing the time required to generate synthetic proteins. This technology could speed up the manufacturing of on-demand therapies and enable scientists to design artificial proteins with superior biological function.
Researchers developed an algorithm to analyze ocean conditions and identify regions where objects are likely to converge. The technique uses data-driven ocean modeling and prediction systems to uncover hidden 'traps', providing first responders with a new perspective for search-and-rescue operations.
Researchers at MIT used a super collider and laser spectroscopy to precisely measure radium monofluoride, a short-lived radioactive molecule. The study's findings could reveal signs of dark matter and test symmetry-violating phenomena in nature.
Researchers at MIT have discovered a new phenomenon that enables the controlled movement of tiny particles in suspension, analogous to the swerving of a curveball. This electrokinetic effect could lead to new ways of performing industrial or medical processes that require separation of suspended nanomaterials.
Researchers at MIT and WHOI have developed a lightweight instrument that can measure both physical and biological features of the ocean's vertical layers. The EcoCTD uses a combination of sensors to capture data on temperature, salinity, and chlorophyll content, providing insights into nutrient cycles and carbon sequestration.
Engineers have developed an AI-based rapid screening system to test fracture resistance in vast arrays of candidate materials. The system uses machine-learning to analyze the propagation of cracks through a material's molecular structure, reducing testing time from hours to milliseconds.
Researchers at MIT have identified a potential new treatment for Fragile X syndrome, a disorder causing intellectual disability and autism, using a small-molecule compound that reverses behavioral and cellular features. The compound targets the GSK3 alpha enzyme, which may also be effective against other diseases such as Alzheimer's.
A team of researchers from MIT and Brigham and Women's Hospital has developed a new approach to splitting ventilators, allowing for personalized airflow control and pressure release valves. This system could make it easier to divide air flow for Covid-19 patients in emergencies when no other options are available.
Researchers discovered that aging neurons accumulate DNA damage, particularly oxidative 8-oxo-guanine lesions. Reactivating the enzyme HDAC1 can help repair this damage and improve cognitive function in mice.
The Conformable Decoders Group at MIT's Media Lab implemented a lean lab approach, reducing time spent on closing down operations from over an hour to just 15 minutes. This led to significant cost savings, increased productivity, and a strong safety record.
A study by MIT economist Daron Acemoglu finds that adding one robot per 1,000 workers reduces national employment-to-population ratio by about 0.2 percent, with some areas affected more than others. This translates to each additional robot replacing about 3.3 workers nationally, on average.
Researchers found that fluid flow across flat surfaces has three distinct zones, including a lengthy transitional zone, which significantly affects heat transfer calculations. This discovery could improve the accuracy of heat exchanger designs and engineering practices in various industries.
MIT engineers have devised a way to speed up drug development by rapidly testing how well drugs are absorbed in the small intestine. The new system uses pig intestinal tissue grown in the lab to test thousands of different versions of a drug in just hours.
The MIT-led consortium analyzed 18 incidents of viral contamination in biopharmaceutical drugs and found that most were caused by Chinese hamster ovary cells. The study recommends companies use rapid virus detection systems and new technologies to inactivate or remove viruses from cell culture media.
Researchers created a novel microneedle technology that can target plant tissues for delivering life-saving treatments to crops ravaged by diseases. The method uses silk-based biomaterials and drug-delivery devices to precisely access plant vasculature.
Researchers at MIT developed a new automated AI system that reduces the energy required for training and running neural networks. The system, called a 'once-for-all' network, trains one large neural network comprising many pretrained subnetworks, reducing carbon emissions by low triple digits.
Researchers discovered that marine bacteria process a key chemical called dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) in
Researchers have developed a way to incorporate electronic sensors into stretchy fabrics, allowing for the creation of shirts or other garments that can monitor vital signs. The sensor-embedded garments are machine washable, customizable, and can be worn by people who need to track their physical data.
Researchers identified subsets of cells in the lung, nasal passages, and intestine that express RNA for both proteins helping SARS-CoV-2 enter human cells. These findings may help guide scientists developing new treatments or repurposing existing drugs.
MIT researchers have developed a method to remotely control hormone release from the adrenal gland using magnetic nanoparticles, offering a less invasive alternative to existing treatments. The technique uses heat-sensitive ion channels to stimulate hormone production, potentially treating conditions such as PTSD and chronic pain.
A team of MIT researchers has developed specialized proteins that can soak up excess cytokines, alleviating symptoms from coronavirus infection. The proteins, designed to mimic cytokine receptors, have shown promise in laboratory tests and are now being tested in human cells and animal models.
Researchers embed carbon nanotube sensors in plant leaves to detect hydrogen peroxide signaling waves, allowing for real-time tracking of plant stress responses. The new approach enables comparison across different plant species, providing insights into how plants counteract damage and respond to various types of stress.
Researchers at MIT have successfully cooled sodium lithium molecules down to 200 billionths of a Kelvin using collisional cooling, enabling the potential for molecule-based quantum computing. The technique involved making the molecules and atoms spin in sync, avoiding 'bad' collisions that heated or destroyed the molecules.
A team of scientists from MIT has found evidence to contradict previous claims that the Earth's magnetic field existed beyond 3.5 billion years ago. The researchers studied zircons excavated from an ancient outcrop in Western Australia and concluded that these minerals are unreliable as recorders of ancient magnetic fields.
Researchers found sets of cells in the hippocampus activated during similar types of experiences, such as trying new foods or visiting a restaurant. These 'lap-encoding cells' are distinct from memory cells that store specific locations and may help the brain interpret novel situations and learn new information.
Researchers developed a new approach to detecting lung cancer using nanoparticles that can interact with enzymes linked to the disease. The sensors were tested in mice and found to accurately detect tumors at an early stage, reducing false positives.
Dopamine released deep within the brain influences both nearby and distant brain regions, with significant effects found in the motor cortex and insular cortex. High dopamine concentrations promote longer periods of neuronal activity, suggesting a key function in learning and reward processing.
Spanish invaders depended on Mesoamerican copper smelting technology to produce bronze artillery pieces. Indigenous experts shared their knowledge with European colonizers, allowing them to smelt copper and create essential armaments.
Researchers at MIT have developed a way to encapsulate therapeutic cells in a flexible protective device that prevents immune rejection while allowing oxygen and nutrients to reach the cells. This technology could lead to long-term treatment of chronic diseases such as diabetes.
MIT engineers create soft, flexible neural implants that can conform to the brain's contours and monitor activity over longer periods. The devices are made from a type of polymer that is electrically conductive and can be printed using a conventional 3D printer.
Researchers at MIT used machine learning to streamline the discovery process for new materials, narrowing down 3 million candidates to eight promising options in just five weeks. The neural network was able to predict properties and optimize criteria, improving upon conventional analytical methods.
A team of researchers suggests using a drug commonly used for blood clots, tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), to help Covid-19 patients with severe respiratory distress. The approach is based on emerging data from China and Italy showing a disorder of blood clotting contributing to respiratory failure.