Until recently, bespoke tailoring — clothing made to a customer’s individual specifications — was the only way to have garments that provided the perfect fit for your physique. For most people, the…
Hope Before Birth: New Method Studies Baby’s Health with Mini-Organs
Scientists figured out a way to grow mini-copies of a baby’s organs from amniotic fluid. This fluid surrounds and protects the baby in the womb. These mini-organs, called organoids, act like real…
MIT and Commonwealth Fusion Systems Magnets Pass Rigorous Testing, Paving the Way for Clean Fusion Energy
A new type of magnet designed by researchers at MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC) and Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has passed a series of rigorous tests, confirming its potential to…
3D Printed Solenoids: A Step Towards Printable Electronics
A team at MIT has made a significant leap towards the future of electronics with their development of fully 3D-printed solenoids. These electromagnets, crucial components in everything from medical devices to household…
How to Build Your Own Robot Friend: Making AI Education More Accessible
Researchers have developed a new open-source platform to help students build their own low-cost robot companion from scratch. From smart virtual assistants and self-driving cars to digital health and fraud prevention systems,…