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System detects errors when medication is self-administered

Wireless sensing technology could help improve patients’ technique with inhalers and insulin pens.

Using artificial intelligence to generate 3D holograms in real-time

A new method called tensor holography could enable the creation of holograms for virtual reality, 3D printing, medical imaging, and more — and it can run on a smartphone.

Startup empowers women to improve access to safe drinking water

Saha Global, co-founded by two MIT alumnae, helps Ghanaian women start profitable water treatment businesses to serve their communities.

When more Covid-19 data doesn’t equal more understanding

Social media users share charts and graphs — often with the same underlying data — to advocate opposing approaches to the pandemic.

Helping soft robots turn rigid on demand

New type of control system may broaden robots’ range of tasks and allow safer interactions with people.

Fostering ethical thinking in computing

New case studies series examines social, ethical, and policy challenges of present-day computing activities.

Researchers virtually open and read sealed historic letters

History unfolds as an interdisciplinary research team uses computational tools to examine the contents of “locked” letters.

3 Questions: Devavrat Shah on curbing online misinformation

Expert in social data processing proposes adjusting newsfeed algorithms to better mimic real-life interactions.

Data transfer system connects silicon chips with a hair’s-width cable

The advance could improve energy efficiency of data centers and lighten the load for electronics-rich vehicles.

Researchers develop speedier network analysis for a range of computer hardware

The advance could boost recommendation algorithms and internet search.