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MIT Develops Powerful Concrete Batteries
MIT researchers created electron-conducting carbon concrete by combining cement, water, ultra-fine carbon black, and electrolytes, enabling structures like walls and bridges to store and release electrical energy. This innovation turns everyday infrastructure into energy storage solutions.
Idealized Double-Slit Experiment Confirms Light Duality
Physicists at MIT performed an atomic-level precise version of the double-slit experiment, confirming light's dual particle-wave nature, though not simultaneously observable. The results uphold foundational quantum physics principles.
First Images of Free-Range Interacting Atoms Captured
MIT physicists imaged individual atoms freely interacting in space using single-atom microscopy and ultracold quantum gases, revealing predicted particle correlations. This breakthrough visualizes quantum interactions previously unobserved.
Atmospheric Water Harvester Pulls Drinking Water from Air
MIT engineers invented a window-sized, origami-inspired device using hydrogel that absorbs water from air, even in arid areas like Death Valley. It provides fresh water production anywhere without traditional sources.
AI Designs Novel Antibiotics Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Generative AI at MIT generated over 35 million compounds, leading to new antibiotics structurally distinct from existing ones that combat drug-resistant infections. This addresses a critical global health challenge.
Antarctic Ozone Layer Confirmed Recovering
A study verifies the ozone hole over Antarctica is healing due to global reductions in chlorofluorocarbons from refrigeration and aerosols. It demonstrates success of international environmental efforts.
Breakthrough Listen Finds No Technosignatures in 3I/ATLAS
Observations of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, discovered July 2025, using global facilities like Allen Telescope Array detected no signs of extraterrestrial intelligence. Searches covered 1-9 GHz with high sensitivity, confirming it's likely natural.
CancerVax Advances AI-Engineered Cancer Immunotherapy
CancerVax developed precision nanoparticles targeting cancer biomarkers, Smart mRNA activating only in cancer cells, and disguised cancer cells as pathogens for immune attack. 2025 milestones include patents and plans for 2026 in-vivo studies.
New Spider Genus and Species Discovered by NHM
Natural History Museum researchers identified new genus Siskiyu and species via genetic analysis of Cybaeidae spiders. This adds to 94 publications in 2025 on diverse species.
Nanotyrannus Confirmed as Distinct Dinosaur Species
Analysis of throat bone microstructure shows Nanotyrannus was a fully grown, smaller predator distinct from T. rex, competing in Late Cretaceous ecosystems. It highlights greater ancient diversity.
First Evidence of Proto-Earth Remnants Found
Scientists discovered rare remnants of a 4.5 billion-year-old proto-Earth, predating a massive collision that formed modern Earth. Findings clarify solar system formation ingredients.
Bionic Knee Restores Natural Movement for Amputees
MIT's bionic knee enables above-knee amputees to walk faster, climb stairs, and avoid obstacles more naturally than traditional prostheses. Users reported it feels like part of their body.