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A New Era of Blood Pressure Management: Real-Time Insights for Critical Care

A New Era of Blood Pressure Management: Real-Time Insights for Critical Care

A groundbreaking mathematical model, developed at MIT, promises to revolutionize blood pressure management in critical care settings. By accurately and rapidly estimating cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance, the two key determinants of blood pressure, this innovation empowers medical pro

A New Era in Electronics? Ultrathin Transistor Shows Remarkable Promise

A New Era in Electronics? Ultrathin Transistor Shows Remarkable Promise

Researchers at MIT have developed a new transistor using an ultrathin ferroelectric material, demonstrating properties that could revolutionize electronics. This breakthrough could lead to faster, more durable, and energy-efficient devices, impacting everything from computer memory to energy storage

A Recipe for Zero-Emission Fuel: Soda Cans, Seawater, and Caffeine

A Recipe for Zero-Emission Fuel: Soda Cans, Seawater, and Caffeine

MIT engineers have discovered a novel method for producing hydrogen fuel using recycled aluminum, seawater, and a touch of caffeine. This breakthrough could pave the way for sustainable and readily available clean energy, particularly for marine applications.

Study Across Multiple Brain Regions Identifies Alzheimer's Vulnerability and Resilience Factors

Study Across Multiple Brain Regions Identifies Alzheimer's Vulnerability and Resilience Factors

A new MIT study published in Nature provides compelling evidence for how specific cells and circuits become vulnerable in Alzheimer’s disease. The research also sheds light on factors that may contribute to cognitive resilience in some individuals, even in the presence of disease pathology.

Proton Power: Unlocking Green Energy with New Materials

Proton Power: Unlocking Green Energy with New Materials

MIT engineers have identified key traits of materials that could lead to the development of highly efficient proton conductors, paving the way for greener energy technologies like fuel cells and hydrogen production.

The Human Factor: Why Large Language Models Fail to Meet Our Expectations

The Human Factor: Why Large Language Models Fail to Meet Our Expectations

New research from MIT reveals a critical misalignment between how humans perceive the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) and how these models actually perform, potentially leading to overreliance and unexpected failures.

AI Model Predicts Progression of Breast Tumors to Invasive Cancer

AI Model Predicts Progression of Breast Tumors to Invasive Cancer

A new AI model developed by researchers at MIT and ETH Zurich can identify different stages of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) from a simple breast tissue image, potentially streamlining diagnosis and reducing overtreatment.