Henry Smith awarded IEEE Noyce Medal
Professor emeritus of electrical engineering recognized for contributions to field of nanofabrication.
Inside tiny tubes, water turns solid when it should be boiling
MIT researchers discover astonishing behavior of water confined in carbon nanotubes.
New method for analyzing crystal structure
Exotic materials called photonic crystals reveal their internal characteristics with new method.
MIT awarded UNESCO Medal for contributions to nanoscience and nanotechnologies
Nanoscience pioneer and Institute Professor Millie Dresselhaus accepted the medal in Paris on behalf of the Institute.
Nanobionic spinach plants can detect explosives
After sensing dangerous chemicals, the carbon-nanotube-enhanced plants send an alert.
Karen Gleason: Inventing at the nanoscale and growing an innovation ecosystem
MIT professor and associate provost modifies surfaces at the nanoscale while enhancing innovation around the Institute.
Paula Hammond elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Chemical engineer recognized for her contributions to medicine and health.
Faculty highlight: Robert Macfarlane
MIT chemist constructs nanoparticle-based crystals by programming interactions of synthetic polymers and biopolymers at the molecular level.
Temperature difference propels droplets
Method for moving fluids on a surface may find uses in condensers, microfluidics, and de-icing.
New kind of supercapacitor made without carbon
Energy storage device could deliver more power than current versions of this technology.
Water vapor sets some oxides aflutter
Newly discovered phenomenon could affect materials in batteries and water-splitting devices.
Nanosensors could help determine tumors’ ability to remodel tissue
Measuring enzyme levels could help doctors select appropriate treatments.
How to power up graphene implants without frying cells
New analysis finds way to safely conduct heat from graphene to biological tissues.