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AlphaFold 2 is a winner

It’s been one year since we released and open sourced AlphaFold, our AI system to predict the 3D structure of a protein just from its 1D amino acid sequence, and created the AlphaFold Protein Structure Database (AlphaFold DB) to freely share this scientific knowledge with the world.

Quantum mechanical simulations in the exascale computing era

Quantum mechanical simulations are entering a new era. Exascale computing promises unprecedented power but demands a fundamental rethinking of algorithms and architectures and collaboration across the scientific community.

A Cosmic Dance: Physicists Discover First "Black Hole Triple"

For the first time, physicists have observed a "black hole triple" - a system where a black hole is actively consuming a nearby star while a second, more distant star orbits the pair. This discovery challenges current theories about black hole formation and hints at a gentler origin for these cosmic

Dandelion Supernova Revealed in 3D

New observations probe a sphere of filaments around a dead star

It's Twins! Mystery of Famed Brown Dwarf Solved

Astronomers have discovered that a well-studied brown dwarf is in fact two that are orbiting closely around each other.

Merging Atomic Clocks with Quantum Computers

Physicists at Caltech have developed a new device that could lead to some of the most precise time measurements ever achieved. The method merges state-of-the-art atomic clocks with quantum computers.

Quantum Firewall: New Protocol Secures Data During Cloud-Based Computation

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking security protocol that leverages the quantum properties of light to safeguard data during deep-learning computations on cloud servers. This innovation addresses critical privacy concerns, particularly in healthcare, where confidentiality is paramount.

Solar-Powered Desalination System Makes Clean Water Without Batteries

MIT engineers have developed a groundbreaking solar-powered desalination system that operates in sync with the sun's energy, eliminating the need for batteries or supplemental power sources. This innovation holds immense promise for providing clean drinking water to communities worldwide, particular

Debunking Decades-Old Dogma: Scientists Uncover New Mechanism for Common Chemotherapy Drug

For over half a century, the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) has been a cornerstone in the treatment of various cancers. While its efficacy has been well-documented, the underlying mechanism of action has been shrouded in assumption. Now, researchers from MIT have unearthed a groundbreaking

How AI is Improving Simulations with Smarter Sampling Techniques

MIT researchers have developed an AI-driven approach to “low-discrepancy sampling,” a method that improves simulation accuracy by distributing data points more uniformly across space.

Helping Robots Zero in on the Objects That Matter

Engineers at MIT have developed a new method, named Clio, that enables robots to identify and focus on the most important parts of a scene for a given task. This advancement could revolutionize how robots operate in complex, real-world environments.

Mars' Missing Atmosphere Could Be Trapped in Plain Sight

New research suggests that Mars' missing atmosphere, a long-standing mystery, might be trapped within the planet's clay-rich crust. This finding could have significant implications for understanding Mars' past habitability and even provide a potential energy source for future missions.

Accelerating Particle Size Distribution Estimation

MIT engineers have developed a faster method for estimating particle size distribution, a critical aspect of pharmaceutical manufacturing. This new technique, 60 times faster than previous methods, uses a single snapshot of scattered light to analyze powder particles, potentially revolutionizing qua

A Two-Dose Approach Could Enhance HIV Vaccine Efficacy

MIT researchers have demonstrated that a two-dose HIV vaccine regimen, administered a week apart, can elicit a robust immune response comparable to a multi-dose approach. This discovery holds promise for developing more practical and effective HIV vaccines for widespread use.