The genome editing system CRISPR has become a hugely important tool in medical research, and could ultimately have a significant impact in fields such as agriculture, bioenergy, and food security.
Biotechnology
Oct 24, 2018
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Compressed sensing is an exciting new computational technique for extracting large amounts of information from a signal. In one high-profile demonstration, for instance, researchers at Rice University built a camera that ...
Optics & Photonics
Mar 30, 2017
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A $500 "nano-camera" that can operate at the speed of light has been developed by researchers in the MIT Media Lab.
Engineering
Nov 26, 2013
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Want to know how "Clash of the Titans" will fare at the box office this weekend? Check Twitter.
Computer Sciences
Apr 6, 2010
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Natural wood, with its unique grain patterns, is what gives traditional acoustic instruments warm and distinctive sounds, while the power of modern electronic processing provides an unlimited degree of control ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Feb 3, 2009
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Imagine living in a cramped studio apartment in a large city—but being able to summon your bed or closet through a mobile app, call forth your desk using voice command, or have everything retract at the push of a button.
Robotics
Jan 31, 2018
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Researchers at the MIT Media Lab have developed a new imaging device that consists of a loose bundle of optical fibers, with no need for lenses or a protective housing.
Optics & Photonics
Feb 12, 2016
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Wish there was a gadget able to transform your boring office uniform into a party outfit, or even a device that guides you straight to new friends?
Hi Tech & Innovation
Nov 19, 2015
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An interactive swarm of flying 3D pixels (voxels) developed at Queen's University's Human Media Lab is set to revolutionize the way people interact with virtual reality. The system, called BitDrones, allows users to explore ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Nov 6, 2015
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Against the backdrop of today's burgeoning 3-D printing landscape—with an ever-increasing number of machines popping up—MIT Media Lab spinout Formlabs has carved out a precise niche.
Engineering
Jun 3, 2014
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