MIT engineers propose bolstering the power grid using "grid-edge" devices in homes, like solar panels and smart thermostats, for a decentralized emergency backup system.

An MIT study highlights the environmental and economic benefits of electrifying residential heating, advocating efficient heat pumps and home insulation to cut emissions and costs.

The Plymouth Police Department will soon implement body-worn cameras for officers, aiming to enhance trust and public safety, as announced on their Facebook page.

Pivot Bio innovates with microbial nitrogen as a sustainable alternative to traditional fertilizers, aiming to reduce energy use and emissions in agriculture.

Butlr's thermal sensors provide smart building intelligence while respecting privacy, used in facilities like nursing homes and offices without recording visual data.

A deep learning tool developed by researchers from MIT and Harvard Medical School shows promise in predicting heart failure using ECG data, potentially easing the healthcare system's burden by preventing hospitalizations.

MIT scientists have developed a new method for validating spatial predictions, such as weather or air quality forecasts, which improves upon traditional methods by accounting for spatial correlations in data.

6K, a company using microwave plasma technology for cleaner production of critical materials, is expanding in the US. This technology may reduce environmental impact and reliance on foreign sources for materials used in batteries and electronics.

MIT chemists developed an AI that predicts 3D genome structures quickly, a process that usually takes much longer. This could enhance genomics research significantly.

MIT spinout Gradiant, founded by alumni Anurag Bajpayee and Prakash Govindan, uses advanced water treatment technology to help industries like Coca Cola and TSMC recycle and purify 2 billion gallons daily, reducing their water consumption.

Station A, developed by MIT alumni, is an AI-powered clean energy marketplace simplifying the adoption of renewables for businesses and property owners.

MIT's Steven Flavell studies roundworm C. elegans to understand human behaviors, mapping neural and molecular mechanisms that could explain our own brain functions. His diverse team aims to apply their findings to more complex systems.

MIT researchers have proposed a new model of how memory is stored in the brain, involving cooperation between place and grid cells in encoding episodic memories.