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Rice seeds sprout faster when they sense the landing droplets' sound vibrations.

A 40-year-old patent inspired a three-sided fastener that lets objects take shape in instants.

By moving their own hand and fingers, users wearing a remote-control wristband can manipulate objects in a virtual environment or make a robot play the piano.

Using a portable sensor, the technology analyzes exhaled biomarkers to detect lung conditions without a lab test or chest x-ray.

Studying the epic journey of the iconic jumping plumber can lead to new insights in theoretical computer science--and may help researchers understand the tractability of problems in other areas.

The tissue grafts could take over the organ's functions for months, helping thousands of people with liver failure.

Through the MIT4America Calculus Project, students and alumni are tutoring students in underresourced high schools across the country.

The MIT Sports Lab helped develop a tool referees used to make clutch calls at the last World Cup, but their ongoing work with FIFA is just one of many collaborations with heavy hitters in sports.

Plus: Meta is pausing an AI training program that tracks workers' keystrokes.

From infrared sensors to drones, a range of early-detection systems are rolling out across India.