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MIT scientists develop ball-catching robot dog

Scientists at MIT have developed a robot dog that can play soccer using a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision.

First discovery of triple black hole system

Physicists have discovered a triple black hole system for the first time, and their existence challenges long-held theories about how black holes form.

'Super Limbs' invention helps astronauts stand firmly on the Moon

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have invented 'SuperLimbs' that can help astronauts stand up when they fall.

Solutions to help replenish beach sand

MIT and Invena are testing submerged structures to collect sand, protect the islands of the Maldives, and even create new islands.

Design of self-assembled housing on the Moon

MIT researchers designed self-assembling modular lunar housing to help protect astronauts from cosmic radiation.

Spider-legged backpack pulls astronaut to his feet on the Moon

When astronauts fall, the SuperLimbs system of backpacks and robotic legs will help them quickly get up despite their bulky spacesuits.

First discovery of a 'hiccup' black hole: Double ghost!

A monster black hole has puzzled scientists because it appears every eight and a half days

New invention helps 'channel traffic' and clean up space junk

MIT's revolutionary open source tool MOCAT is designed to model the space environment, addressing the growing challenge of space debris.

Even if you cover your webcam, hackers can still spy on you as usual

Ambient light sensors in smartphones may pose unwanted privacy risks.

Health sensor without chip, stick directly on the skin

Engineers from MIT have invented a new type of wearable sensor that can communicate wirelessly without the need for an integrated chip or battery.

MIT engineer successfully developed a patch that can be seen inside the body

The ultrasound patch is about the size of a stamp, but is capable of creating clear images of the heart, lungs, and other internal organs of the user's body.

The 'bubble raft' solution can help the Earth cool down

Clusters of 'bubbles' floating above Earth to reflect sunlight could help reverse global warming.

What was concrete and meat already? In the near future, wood can also be 3D printed

MIT researchers have developed a new technique that will one day be able to 3D print wood from plants.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology engineers invent a paper-thin speaker

Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a paper-thin speaker that can turn any surface into a sound source.