MIT and University of Washington Researchers Develop AI that Predicts Human Quirks in Decision-Making
Researchers at MIT and the University of Washington have developed a model that anticipates human errors by considering our decision-making constraints, aiming to improve AI's predictive abilities regarding human behavior.
MIT's LiTweeture Sparks Meronymity Trend to Boost Credibility While Protecting Privacy Online
MIT researchers introduce "meronymity," an online interaction method that balances anonymity with credibility by letting users share select professional attributes. This concept aims to foster open discussions without full disclosure of identity.
MIT and Singapore Researchers Unveil Plant Sensors for Real-Time Stress Detection, Boosting Crop Protection
MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance have developed sensors to detect plant stress, using hydrogen peroxide and salicylic acid as indicators, offering farmers an early warning system for crop protection.
MIT's Mark Harnett Explores Cortical Mysteries to Uncover How Human Learning and Behavior Work
MIT's Mark Harnett investigates the electrical activity in cortical cells to understand brain functions and human learning. His lab also found human neurons have fewer ion channels, suggesting evolutionary efficiency.
Harvard Reinstates Standardized Testing Requirements, Joins Other Elite Institutions in RI, CT, NH, CA, DC, IN, and TX
Harvard University will resume requiring standardized test scores for admissions, joining other institutions like Brown and M.I.T. in reverting to traditional criteria post-pandemic.












