MIT in Illinois

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Artificial intelligence enhances air mobility planning

MIT and the Air Mobility Command's 618th Air Operations Center — headquartered at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois — are using AI to revolutionize air mobility planning.

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A business edge that comes with age

Researchers at MIT and Northwestern University found that the average age of the most successful start-up founders is 45 — much higher than commonly thought.

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Decarbonizing steel is as tough as steel

MIT researchers are collaborating with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to tackle the formidable challenge of decarbonizing steel production.

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Making quantum circuits more robust

Scientists at MIT and the University of Chicago are advancing quantum computing by developing quantum circuits that are more resilient to noise.

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Doctors have more difficulty diagnosing disease when looking at images of darker skin

In diagnosing skin diseases, dermatologists and general practitioners do less well with those who have darker skin, according to a study from MIT and Northwestern University.

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Study: Preschool gives a big boost to college attendance

A study from researchers at MIT and the University of Chicago highlighted the significant impact of preschool education on college attendance rates.

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Study: Immigrants in the US are more likely to start firms, create jobs

Immigrants are more likely to start businesses than native-born Americans, according to an MIT and Northwestern University study that looked at businesses nationwide.