Science Happens! With Carl Zimmer | Episode 11

The video discusses a revolutionary approach to MRI technology led by Matthew Rosen and his team at the Martinos Center. They aim to create small, affordable, and portable MRI machines, unlike traditional ones that are large and costly. The new technology uses a weaker magnetic field and common materials, making it feasible for various settings like ambulances and field hospitals. The prototype, developed with ordinary lab materials, can produce medically useful images quickly and affordably. This innovation could transform medical diagnostics, similar to the impact of the stethoscope.

Describe the innovative approach taken by Matthew Rosen and his team in developing the new MRI technology.

What impact could inexpensive MRI scanners have on the field of medicine according to the text?