Topic
Nanoscience and nanotechnology
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Thomas McKrell, research scientist and mentor in nuclear science and engineering, dies at 47
Lauded director of the MIT Thermal Hydraulics and Materials in Extreme Environments Laboratory was a consummate experimentalist and passionate teacher.
June 13, 2017 -
New system allows optical “deep learning”
Neural networks could be implemented more quickly using new photonic technology.
June 12, 2017 -
Deploying therapeutic payloads to cells
Mark Bathe develops molecular packages for targeted delivery of drugs, vaccines, and gene-editing tools.
June 4, 2017 -
New center will push frontiers of sensing technology
First “center of excellence” for new MIT.nano facility will focus on novel detectors and imaging systems.
June 1, 2017 -
Toward mass-producible quantum computers
Process for positioning quantum bits in diamond optical circuits could work at large scales.
May 26, 2017 -
The future of sensory technology
MIT.nano hosts its first major research symposium.
May 22, 2017 -
Speeding up quality control for biologics
Nanofluidic device enables rapid testing of protein drugs produced by living cells.
May 22, 2017 -
William Tisdale wins Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
Associate professor receives honor for young academics who combine outstanding teaching with impressive independent scholarship in the chemical sciences.
May 9, 2017 -
Sandwiched between superconductors, graphene adopts exotic electronic states
Platform may be used to explore avenues for quantum computing.
May 4, 2017 -
Geoffrey Beach: Drawn to explore magnetism
Materials researcher is working on the magnetic memory of the future.
April 24, 2017 -
Graphene holds up under high pressure
Used in filtration membranes, ultrathin material could help make desalination more productive.
April 24, 2017 -
Fighting child malnutrition with nanoscience
New research on ready-to-use therapeutic food seeks drastic reduction in fatalities from severe acute malnutrition in India.
April 21, 2017 -
High-resolution imaging with conventional microscopes
Tissue-expansion technique could allow scientists to map brain circuits.
April 17, 2017 -
Nanoparticles open new window for biological imaging
“Quantum dots” that emit infrared light enable highly detailed images of internal body structures.
April 10, 2017 -
MIT receives $7.5 million to enhance structural biology research
Beckman Foundation grant helps secure cryo-electron microscopy at MIT.nano facility.
April 4, 2017 -
Researchers “iron out” graphene’s wrinkles
New technique produces highly conductive graphene wafers.
April 3, 2017 -
Stretching the boundaries of neural implants
Rubbery, multifunctional fibers could be used to study spinal cord neurons and potentially restore function.
March 31, 2017 -
A big leap toward tinier lines
Self-assembly technique could lead to long-awaited, simple method for making smaller microchip patterns.
March 27, 2017 -
Setting the pace for change in the energy sector
MIT energy and climate thought leaders play integral part in discussions at CERAWeek 2017.
March 24, 2017 -
Tethered nanoparticles make tumor cells more vulnerable
New strategy could improve performance of some immune-based drugs.
March 20, 2017