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3Q: Antonio Torralba on what's next for the Quest for Intelligence

September 21, 2018

3Q: Antonio Torralba on what's next for the Quest for Intelligence

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MIT Quest for Intelligence

It’s hard to name a field that artificial intelligence hasn’t impacted already.

Recognizing the partially seen

September 20, 2018

Recognizing the partially seen

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Kris Brewer | Center for Brains, Minds and Machines

When we open our eyes in the morning and take in that first scene of the day, we don’t give much thought to the fact that our brain is processing the objects within our field of view with great eff

School of Science welcomes 10 professors

September 19, 2018

School of Science welcomes 10 professors

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School of Science

The MIT School of Science recently welcomed 10 new professors in the departments of Biology Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Scien

Feng Zhang wins 2018 Keio Medical Science Prize

September 19, 2018

Feng Zhang wins 2018 Keio Medical Science Prize

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Sabbi Lall | McGovern Institute for Brain Research

Molecular biologist Feng Zhang has been named a winner of the prestigious

Mark Harnett named Vallee Foundation Scholar

September 14, 2018

Mark Harnett named Vallee Foundation Scholar

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Julie Pryor | McGovern Institute for Brain Research

The Bert L and N Kuggie Vallee Foundation has named McGovern Institute investigator Mark Harnett a 2018 Vallee Scholar. The Vallee Scholars Program recognizes original, innovative, and pioneering w