Researchers in the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab used machine learning to decode a phonetic “alphabet” used by sperm whales. They found the structure of the whales’ click patterns varies significantly depending on the conversational context, suggesting an intricate communication system.
MIT alumna holds Guinness World Record for speed jigsaw puzzling
A retired software engineer, Tammy McLeod ’99, MEng ’99 holds the Guinness record for completing a 250-piece Hasbro puzzle in 9 minutes and 58.32 seconds.
Are flight offsets worth it? // The New York Times
Professor John Sterman discusses the effectiveness of flight offsets. He explains that few offset project results are verifiable, immediate, and durable, part of his criteria for legitimacy.
Opinion: History already tells us the future of AI // Project Syndicate
Institute Professor Daron Acemoglu and Professor Simon Johnson draw upon the work of economist David Ricardo and his insights on the Industrial Revolution to explore how to respond to the challenge posed by AI to good jobs.
Swallowable sensor unfurls in stomach to monitor gut health // New Scientist
Associate Professor Giovanni Traverso and colleagues have developed an ingestible sensor that could be used to help diagnose and monitor gastrointestinal conditions.
MIT alumni leave the Institute armed with knowledge and a whole lot of memories. During last year’s Tech Reunions, the MIT Alumni Association asked returning alumni what else they had held onto since leaving campus. See their responses — which include everything from Brass Rats to an oarlock to Groucho glasses — in this new video.
