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Inspired by vines’ twisty tenacity, engineers have developed a robotic gripper that can snake around and lift objects. The robot can safely and stably lift a variety of heavy and fragile items; a larger version can safely lift a human out of bed.

Inspired by vines’ twisty tenacity, engineers have developed a robotic gripper that can snake around and lift objects. The robot can safely and stably lift a variety of heavy and fragile items; a larger version can safely lift a human out of bed.

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MIT researchers uncovered the physics behind bubble-removing membranes that could improve bioreactors, chemical production, and more.

MIT researchers uncovered the physics behind bubble-removing membranes that could improve bioreactors, chemical production, and more.

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Fueled by friendly competition, students in MechE’s popular course 2.155/156 apply AI theory to real-world engineering design challenges, from bike frames to city grids. The class has “opened the curtains” on machine learning, Ilan Moyer says.

Fueled by friendly competition, students in MechE’s popular course 2.155/156 apply AI theory to real-world engineering design challenges, from bike frames to city grids. The class has “opened the curtains” on machine learning, Ilan Moyer says.

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Happy #Newtonmas! Isaac Newton was born Christmas Day, 1642. The apple tree in MIT's President's Garden is a direct descendant of the actual tree believed to have inspired Newton's theory of gravity.

Happy #Newtonmas! Isaac Newton was born Christmas Day, 1642. The apple tree in MIT's President's Garden is a direct descendant of the actual tree believed to have inspired Newton's theory of gravity.

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Happy 4th of July weekend, everyone! We hope the fireworks are spectacular.

Happy 4th of July weekend, everyone! We hope the fireworks are spectacular.

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A new filtration material could provide a nature-based solution to water contamination by PFAS, or “forever chemicals.” Based on natural silk and cellulose, the material can remove a wide variety of these chemicals as well as heavy metals.

A new filtration material could provide a nature-based solution to water contamination by PFAS, or “forever chemicals.” Based on natural silk and cellulose, the material can remove a wide variety of these chemicals as well as heavy metals.

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Science is Curiosity on a Mission: It includes all of us who ask "why" and make it our mission to find out. These are the discoveries that move the country forward. The pursuit of ideas that seemed impossible until they weren’t. #CuriosityOnAMission

Science is Curiosity on a Mission: It includes all of us who ask "why" and make it our mission to find out. These are the discoveries that move the country forward. The pursuit of ideas that seemed impossible until they weren’t. #CuriosityOnAMission

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From all of us at MIT, Happy New Year! ✨

From all of us at MIT, Happy New Year! ✨

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Imagine a world without MIT.

Imagine a world without MIT.

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The vibration of an atom is nature’s steadiest timekeeper; today’s atomic clocks underpin GPS, communications, and electronics worldwide. “But we and other scientists are constantly refining and chasing even more perfect time,” Vladan Vuletić says.

The vibration of an atom is nature’s steadiest timekeeper; today’s atomic clocks underpin GPS, communications, and electronics worldwide. “But we and other scientists are constantly refining and chasing even more perfect time,” Vladan Vuletić says.

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Since 1865, MIT has played a vital role in keeping American science and innovation at the forefront of progress.

Since 1865, MIT has played a vital role in keeping American science and innovation at the forefront of progress.

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New algorithm keeps drones from colliding in midair: Researchers create a trajectory-planning system that enables drones working together in the same airspace to always choose a safe path forward.

New algorithm keeps drones from colliding in midair: Researchers create a trajectory-planning system that enables drones working together in the same airspace to always choose a safe path forward.

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AI models are getting bigger but do they need to be? 🎧 Listen to the full episode of Curiosity Unbounded to learn how efficiency could be the next big breakthrough in AI.

AI models are getting bigger but do they need to be? 🎧 Listen to the full episode of Curiosity Unbounded to learn how efficiency could be the next big breakthrough in AI.

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Engineers have designed a wristband that lets wearers control a robotic hand with their own movements. Video: Melanie Gonick/MIT News

Engineers have designed a wristband that lets wearers control a robotic hand with their own movements. Video: Melanie Gonick/MIT News

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A 30 second look inside the MIT Media Lab. The visual identity and wayfinding for the Media Lab is an interrelated system of glyphs that establishes a fixed identity for the Lab, and celebrates the individuality of its research groups. Video: Jasma Zhou/MIT

A 30 second look inside the MIT Media Lab. The visual identity and wayfinding for the Media Lab is an interrelated system of glyphs that establishes a fixed identity for the Lab, and celebrates the individuality of its research groups. Video: Jasma Zhou/MIT

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What if understanding a single parasite 🦠 could unlock new treatments for diseases affecting millions of Americans? MIT President Sally Kornbluth talks with biologist Sebastian Lourido about why understanding them could change how we treat infectious disease. Give it a listen 🎧

What if understanding a single parasite 🦠 could unlock new treatments for diseases affecting millions of Americans? MIT President Sally Kornbluth talks with biologist Sebastian Lourido about why understanding them could change how we treat infectious disease. Give it a listen 🎧

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MIT researchers are pioneering hydrogels — materials that combine strength, flexibility, and biocompatibility. From self-healing systems to sustainable water purification and next-gen cooling technologies, these innovations may transform how we live. Video: Melanie Gonick and Christine Daniloff/MIT

MIT researchers are pioneering hydrogels — materials that combine strength, flexibility, and biocompatibility. From self-healing systems to sustainable water purification and next-gen cooling technologies, these innovations may transform how we live. Video: Melanie Gonick and Christine Daniloff/MIT

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Congratulations, Class of #MIT2023! 👏

Congratulations, Class of #MIT2023! 👏

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With over 1.5 million fascinating artifacts spanning MIT’s groundbreaking history, the MIT Museum invites everyone from tech enthusiasts to casual explorers to dive into the stories behind the science. As Curator Debbie Douglas puts it, the museum is a haven for the “insanely curious.”

With over 1.5 million fascinating artifacts spanning MIT’s groundbreaking history, the MIT Museum invites everyone from tech enthusiasts to casual explorers to dive into the stories behind the science. As Curator Debbie Douglas puts it, the museum is a haven for the “insanely curious.”

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Now 99 years old, Sidney Diamond came out of retirement to join the Sinha Lab and study how the brain processes sensory signals. “You have the responsibility to learn as much as you can about the things that interest you,” he says. Video: Melanie Gonick/MIT News

Now 99 years old, Sidney Diamond came out of retirement to join the Sinha Lab and study how the brain processes sensory signals. “You have the responsibility to learn as much as you can about the things that interest you,” he says. Video: Melanie Gonick/MIT News

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A new hopping robot can leap over obstacles and traverse tough terrain, using a springy leg and flapping wings for control. EECS researchers say the insect-sized robot could aid in rescues, navigating through tight spaces such as collapsed buildings. Video: Melanie Gonick/MIT

A new hopping robot can leap over obstacles and traverse tough terrain, using a springy leg and flapping wings for control. EECS researchers say the insect-sized robot could aid in rescues, navigating through tight spaces such as collapsed buildings. Video: Melanie Gonick/MIT

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