A study from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) involving over 1,000 doctors, including dermatologists and general practitioners, revealed that accuracy of diagnosing skin diseases based on images is lower when the patient has darker skin. Dermatologists correctly identified 38% of the images they viewed, but this rate dropped to 34% when the images displayed darker…
A study conducted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers has revealed that physicians are less adept at diagnosing skin diseases in patients with darker skin, solely based on image analysis. This disparity was revealed in a study that involved over 1,000 dermatologists and general practitioners. The accuracy of dermatologists in characterizing images of darker…
The recent ransomware attack on ChangeHealthcare underscores the disruptive nature of supply chain attacks. Such attacks are becoming increasingly prominent and often target large corporations through the small and medium-sized vendors in their corporate supply chains. Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) in Potsdam, Germany, are investigating different organizational…
In 2023, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) saw numerous breakthroughs as well as several key events. Major happenings included the inauguration of President Sally Kornbluth, a commencement address by Mark Rober, and Professor Moungi Bawendi earning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Research advancements ranged from the study of a dying star consuming a planet to…
In 2023, MIT had an eventful year, including the inauguration of President Sally Kornbluth and a Commencement address by Mark Rober, as well as Professor Moungi Bawendi winning a Nobel Prize for research on quantum dots. Researchers were also involved in several scientific breakthroughs, such as a study on a dying star consuming a planet,…
In 2023, MIT shone in the realm of science, technology, education and community service. The year saw Sally Kornbluth’s inauguration as President and Mark Rober’s inspiring commencement speech. Nobel laureate Moungi Bawendi’s cutting-edge work in quantum dots and partnerships with Steve Hartman brought the science of kindness to the limelight.
A variety of advancements, in…
Throughout 2023, MIT experienced a number of breakthroughs, key advancements, and noteworthy events, all featuring in the headlines.
At the beginning of the year, President Sally Kornbluth’s inauguration and Mark Rober’s commencement address marked significant moments. Moreover, Professor Moungi Bawendi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Throughout the year, researchers at MIT made significant…
MIT had an eventful year in 2023, with President Sally Kornbluth's inauguration, Mark Rober's compelling commencement address, and Moungi Bawendi's Nobel Prize in Chemistry win. MIT researchers made significant progress in areas such as exploring the realms of artificial intelligence, creating eco-friendly energy solutions, inventing tools for early cancer detection, and examining the science of…
In 2023, MIT had an eventful year filled with numerous achievements, advancements, and major breakthroughs. From the commencement address by YouTuber and ex-NASA engineer Mark Rober and the inauguration of President Sally Kornbluth, to Professor Moungi Bawendi’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the year marked significant milestones for the university.
MIT played an influential role in a…
In 2023, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) had an eventful year, making remarkable advances in diverse areas from artificial intelligence to healthcare, climate change, and astrophysics. This included cutting-edge research such as inventing tools for earlier cancer detection and exploring the science behind spreading kindness.
One of the highlights was Professor Moungi Bawendi winning the…