Computer science and technology
The advantage of ambiguity
January 19, 2012
Cognitive scientists develop a new take on an old problem: why human language has so many words with multiple meanings.
The faster-than-fast Fourier transform
January 18, 2012
For a large range of practically useful cases, MIT researchers find a way to increase the speed of one of the most important algorithms in the information sciences.
Need a new material? New tool can help
December 20, 2011
Exhaustive reference system and interactive toolkit could revolutionize materials research, potentially enabling new types of manufacturing.
Also labeled: Batteries, Computer modeling, Energy, Innovation and inventions, Manufacturing, Materials science, Research
Research update: Sharpening the lines
December 14, 2011
New advance could lead to even smaller features in the constant quest for more compact, faster microchips.
Putting the ‘art’ in artificial intelligence
December 12, 2011
CSAIL associate professor develops AI systems that can interpret images.
Sal Khan to deliver 2012 Commencement address
December 6, 2011
Online-education pioneer, MIT alumnus to speak to the Class of 2012 on June 8.
Double duty
December 2, 2011
A computational biologist and physician, Collin Stultz takes a unique approach to studying diseases that could lead to new treatments.
Robots in reality
November 28, 2011
Nicholas Roy designs robots for real-world challenges.
Important step toward computing with light
November 23, 2011
Research at MIT produces long-sought component to allow complete optical circuits on silicon chips.
Google’s Schmidt: ‘Global mind’ offers new opportunities
November 15, 2011
With knowledge and data, a smarter world will divide work between computers and humans, search engine executive chairman says.
Also labeled: Crowdsourcing, Data, Google, Human-computer interaction, Special events and guest speakers
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