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River erosion can shape fish evolution, study suggests

MIT, University of Tennessee, and Tennessee Valley Authority geologists led work suggesting that geology, not just tectonics, shapes Appalachian biodiversity.

An older man with white hair and a beard uses a blood glucose monitor while sitting on a couch at home, with a bowl of fruit and a Contour glucometer box visible on the coffee table in front of him.

Computational model helps with diabetes drug design

MIT and Vanderbilt University scientists found why a glucose-responsive insulin failed in human trials and open-sourced it to help design better diabetes drugs.

Close-up of a laboratory heat treatment experiment showing a glowing orange-red metal strip submerged beneath the surface of a clear liquid tank with industrial tubing and fittings above.

With new heat treatment, 3D-printed metals can withstand extreme conditions

MIT and Oak Ridge National Laboratory engineers developed a heat treatment that passes 3D-printed nickel superalloys through a precise thermal gradient.

Scientific diagram of a strained honeycomb lattice illustrating quantum magnetic behavior, with blue paired-spin particles on the compressed left side and red unpaired-spin particles on the stretched right side, labeled "Squeezing" and "Stretching."

New quantum magnet unleashes electronics potential

MIT researchers, in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, have discovered a new quantum magnet with unique electronic properties.

Colorful 3D rendering of a human brain with glowing blue and purple cortical folds overlaid on yellow, teal, and orange brainwave frequency lines on a dark green background.

Study reveals a universal pattern of brain wave frequencies

MIT and Vanderbilt University neuroscientists uncovered a universal pattern in brain wave frequencies, consistent across brain regions and animal species.

Artistic rendering of a white dwarf star pulling streams of matter from a companion red giant star, forming a swirling multicolored accretion disk of purple, orange, and red against a black starfield.

Scientists get a first look at the innermost region of a white dwarf system

MIT and East Tennessee State University astronomers used NASA's X-ray polarimetry telescope to study a white dwarf binary system for the first time.

Digital illustration of a city skyline rendered as a glowing wireframe model transitioning from cool blue on the left to warm red and yellow tones on the right, representing AI-driven smart grid energy mapping.

Generative AI for smart grid modeling

MIT and Tennessee Tech University are building AI models to simulate smart grid demand, helping rural utilities deploy clean energy technologies with less risk.

Minimalist graphic illustration of two overlapping human head silhouettes — one dark gray and one bright green — with concentric dashed rings and a bell icon representing sensory prediction and auditory awareness under anesthesia.

The way sensory prediction changes under anesthesia tells us how conscious cognition works

Researchers at MIT and Vanderbilt University found that propofol anesthesia disrupts the front-to-back brain communication needed for conscious perception.

Nashville, Tennessee skyline along the Cumberland River, with the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge in the foreground and the AT&T Building rising above downtown on a clear summer day.

MIT works with Tennessee employers

MIT is engaged with these employers that have a significant presence in Tennessee:

Amazon
Boeing
GE Vernova
Nissan North America
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Tennessee Tech University
Truist Financial
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
US Air Force
US Army
US Coast Guard
US Marine Corps
US Navy
Vanderbilt University
Volkswagen
Walmart

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MIT alumni make a difference in Tennessee

Tennessee organizations where MIT alumni hold key positions include LFM Capital; NashBio; Spiras Health; Highline Warren; Nissan; Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Vanderbilt University; the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Tennessee State University; Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt; and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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