Research Stories

	Researchers detect a new molecule in space	Such discoveries help researchers better understand the development of molecular complexity in space during star formation.
	Using deep learning to image the Earth’s planetary boundary layer	Lincoln Laboratory researchers are using AI to get a better picture of the atmospheric layer closest to Earth's surface. Their techniques could improve weather and drought prediction.
	Plant sensors could act as an early warning system for farmers	https://news.mit.edu/2024/plant-sensors-could-be-early-warning-system-fa...
	A new way to detect radiation involving cheap ceramics	Work by MIT engineers could lead to plethora of new applications, including better detectors for nuclear materials at ports.
	This 3D printer can figure out how to print with an unknown material	The advance could help make 3D printing more sustainable, enabling printing with renewable or recyclable materials that are difficult to characterize.
	New software enables blind and low-vision users to create interactive, accessible charts	Screen-reader users can upload a dataset and create customized data representations that combine visualization, textual description, and sonification.
	New algorithm unlocks high-resolution insights for computer vision	FeatUp, developed by MIT CSAIL researchers, boosts the resolution of any deep network or visual foundation for computer vision systems.
	Reducing pesticide use while increasing effectiveness	In field tests, MIT spinoff AgZen demonstrated that its feedback-optimized spraying system could halve the pesticide needs of farms and improve crop yields.
	A new sensor detects harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water	The technology could offer a cheap, fast way to test for PFAS, which have been linked to cancer and other health problems.
	Researchers enhance peripheral vision in AI models	By enabling models to see the world more like humans do, the work could help improve driver safety and shed light on human behavior.