Topic
Nanoscience and nanotechnology
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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 -
Disorder can be good
Researchers discover that chaos makes carbon materials lighter and stronger.
March 17, 2017 -
Mapping the effects of crystal defects
Study sheds light on interactions that change the way heat and electricity move through microchips.
March 14, 2017 -
Toward “valleytronic” devices for data storage or computer logic systems
Researchers have discovered a new way to tune electronic energy levels in some 2-D materials.
March 9, 2017 -
Conquering metal fatigue
Novel laminated nanostructure gives steel bone-like resistance to fracturing under repeated stress.
March 9, 2017 -
Electrons go superballistic
Newly discovered phenomenon accelerates electrons as they enter a viscous state.
March 6, 2017 -
Graphene sheets capture cells efficiently
New method could enable pinpoint diagnostics on individual blood cells.
March 3, 2017 -
William Oliver appointed Lincoln Laboratory Fellow and associate director of MIT Research Laboratory of Electronics
March 2, 2017 -
Tiny fibers open new windows into the brain
Three-in-one design allows genetic, chemical, optical, and electrical inputs and outputs.
February 21, 2017 -
Institute Professor Emerita Mildred Dresselhaus, a pioneer in the electronic properties of materials, dies at 86
“Queen of carbon science” and recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom and National Medal of Science led US scientific community, promoted women in STEM.
February 21, 2017 -
New resource for optical chips
Study: Silicon can reproduce physical phenomena exploited by high-end telecommunications devices.
February 20, 2017 -
A new contrast agent for MRI
New iron oxide nanoparticles could help avoid a rare side effect caused by current contrast agents.
February 14, 2017 -
Nanoparticle screen could speed up drug development
New test helps identify particles for gene delivery or RNA interference.
February 7, 2017 -
Sensor traces dopamine released by single cells
New technology could help neuroscientists understand how dopamine influences brain activity.
February 6, 2017 -
Microbial manufacturing
Engineered bacteria produce rare and commercially useful compounds in large quantities.
February 3, 2017 -
New sensors can detect single protein molecules
Modified carbon nanotubes could be used to track protein production by individual cells.
January 23, 2017 -
Two from MIT honored at World Technology Awards
PhD candidate Maher Damak and Professor Moungi Bawendi recognized for advances in engineering and chemistry.
January 20, 2017 -
How photosynthetic pigments harvest light
New model could help scientists design materials for artificial photosynthesis.
January 11, 2017