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MIT scientists tune the entanglement structure in an array of qubits
Entanglement is a form of correlation between quantum objects, such as particles at the atomic scale. This uniquely quantum phenomenon cannot be explained by the laws of classical physics, yet it is one of the properties that explains the…
Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Ian Waitz Appointed Vice President for Research
In a letter to the MIT community today, President Sally Kornbluth announced the appointment of Ian A. Waitz to the position of vice president for research. In the role, Waitz will report to the president and oversee MIT’s vast…
Applying an Investigator’s Lens to Complex Social Challenges
Anna Russo likes puzzles. They require patience, organization, and a view of the big picture. She brings an investigator’s eye to big institutional and societal challenges whose solutions can have wide-ranging, long-term impacts.
Russo’s…
MIT-led Brave Behind Bars Program Shows Effectiveness in New Study
Several years ago, a team of scientists from MIT and the University of Massachusetts at Lowell designed and deployed a first-of-its-kind web programming course for incarcerated individuals across multiple correctional facilities.…
Seven MIT Scholars Named to American Academy of Arts and Sciences Class of 2024
Eight MIT faculty members are among the 250 leaders from academia, the arts, industry, public policy, and research elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the academy announced April 24.
One of the…
MIT Teams Secure NSF Grants for Sustainable Materials Research
Two teams led by MIT researchers were selected in December 2023 by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Convergence Accelerator, a part of the TIP Directorate, to receive awards of $5 million each over three years, to pursue…
Study Finds Circadian Rhythms Can Impact Drugs’ Effectiveness
Giving drugs at different times of day could significantly affect how they are metabolized in the liver, according to a new study from MIT.
Using tiny, engineered livers derived from cells from human donors, the researchers found…
HKUST Sets New Records at 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has made remarkable progress at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, showcasing outstanding achievements and surpassing previous records with 36 teams winning a…
HKUST President Forges Research and Tech Partnerships in UAE Delegation
The visit took place during the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road (B&R) initiative when both the Hong Kong government and HKUST had pledged to enhance cooperation in areas such as innovation and technology, and investment and…
Residential Halls Prioritize Minimizing Food Waste, Alleviating Student Financial Strain
For a busy student trying to juggle study, work and life itself, there is nothing more convenient than catered residential halls. However, feeding almost 900 students multiple meals per day has the potential to create high food wastage for…