Seeing the human pulse
An algorithm that can accurately gauge heart rate by measuring tiny head movements in video data could ultimately help diagnose cardiac disease.
LINC 2013 explores global technology-enabled learning
Conference examines realities and potential of online global education
AeroAstro team awarded funds for DiaMonD Center
Multi-institutional center will address applied mathematics challenges in modeling and simulation for complex problems
Surprising turns in magnetic thin films could lead to better data storage
MIT researchers discover efficient control of magnetism in chiral ferromagnets.
Printing artificial bone
Researchers develop method to design synthetic materials and quickly turn the design into reality using computer optimization and 3-D printing.
Making alternative fuels cheaper
Chemical engineers’ new synthesis could make biofuel more appealing for mass production.
Holding the salt
MIT graduate student David Cohen-Tanugi works to improve water filtration, desalination.
Allocating flu vaccines to maximize number of people remaining healthy
Research could help prevent millions of people from becoming infected with the next pandemic flu
Can you feel me now?
New array measures vibrations across the skin, may help engineers design optimal, wearable tactile displays.
NSE’s Ballinger appointed to NRC committee
Ronald Ballinger named to Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards
Securing the cloud
A new algorithm solves a major problem with homomorphic encryption, which would let Web servers process data without decrypting it.