Macro, a modeling tool developed by the MIT Energy Initiative, enables energy-system planners to explore options for developing infrastructure to support decarbonized, reliable, and low-cost power grids.
Inspired by traditional acupuncture, the approach has potential to impact all implantable bioelectronic devices, enabling applications such as hypertension mitigation.
The approach could transform large-scale biomanufacturing by enabling automated and contamination-conscious workflows for cell therapies, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory researchers designed the hydrophone using common MEMS parts for defense, industrial, and undersea research applications.
Jacqueline Prawira’s innovation, featured on CBS’s “The Visioneers,” tackles one of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.
Cultured from induced pluripotent stem cells, “miBrains” integrate all major brain cell types and model brain structures, cellular interactions, activity, and pathological features.
The technology would allow battery-free, minimally invasive, scalable bioelectronic implants such as pacemakers, neuromodulators, and body process monitors.
A beloved member of the Department of Mechanical Engineering for nearly 60 years, Yannas helped save the lives of thousands of burn victims through his research and innovation.
To reduce waste, the Refashion program helps users create outlines for adaptable clothing, such as pants that can be reconfigured into a dress. Each component of these pieces can be replaced, rearranged, or restyled.
A lantern created in the Design Intelligence Lab creates sustainable alternatives for consumer electronics.
The method enhances 3D bioprinting capabilities, accelerating process optimization for real-world applications in tissue engineering.
Founder Gregory B. Olson reflects on past and continuing high-impact work as the group turns 40.
Lincoln Laboratory transitioned its optical-amplifier technology to Bridger Photonics for commercialization, enhancing US energy security and efficiency.
Inventions that protect US service members, advance computing, and enhance communications are recognized among the year's most significant new products.
Popular mechanical engineering course applies machine learning and AI theory to real-world engineering design.