Research Stories
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C. elegans compares the ratio of wavelengths in its environment to avoid dangerous bacteria that secrete colorful toxins.
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Study finds patients are receptive to interacting with robots designed to evaluate symptoms in a contact-free way.
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Engineered plant nanosensors and portable Raman spectroscopy will help enable sustainable practices in traditional and urban agriculture.
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The technology could boost aerial robots’ repertoire, allowing them to operate in cramped spaces and withstand collisions.
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Cutting-edge microscope helps reveal ways to control the electronic properties of atomically thin materials.
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The design may enable miniature zoom lenses for drones, cellphones, or night-vision goggles.
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MIT junior faculty explore new research directions and achieve powerful career advancement enabled by J-WAFS’ mission-driven grant program focused on water and food solutions.
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Trained dogs can detect cancer and other diseases by smell. A miniaturized detector can analyze trace molecules to mimic the process.
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PhD student and 2017 J-WAFS graduate fellow Tzu-Chieh Tang designs living materials to solve environmental challenges, with an emphasis on safety and scalability.
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Pison, founded by Dexter Ang ’05, enables people to control digital interfaces, such as their phones, through brain signals.