Topic
Nanoscience and nanotechnology
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Study finds unexpected long-range particle interactions
Spinning cells could attract each other across surprisingly long distances.
April 11, 2016 -
Two MIT faculty win 2016 NSF CAREER Awards
James Swan and Konstantin Turitsyn are among 160 young scientists and engineers poised to explore new frontiers and inspire a future generation of scholars.
April 8, 2016 -
Stabilizing quantum bits
Feedback technique used on diamond “qubits” could make quantum computing more practical.
April 6, 2016 -
Engineers develop a pill for long-term drug release
New tablet attaches to the lining of the GI tract, resists being pulled away.
April 6, 2016 -
Letter to Congress outlines role of MIT endowment
MIT President L. Rafael Reif responds to Congressional request for information.
April 4, 2016 -
New institute will accelerate innovations in fibers and fabrics
National public-private consortium led by MIT will involve manufacturers, universities, agencies, companies.
April 1, 2016 -
Monterrey Tec researchers exhilarated by nanotech challenges
The Tec de Monterrey and MIT Program fosters exchanges in nanotechnology and nanoscience, with the goal of helping the Tec to become a research university.
March 29, 2016 -
How to make metal alloys that stand up to hydrogen
New approach to preventing embrittlement could be useful in nuclear reactors.
March 29, 2016 -
Nanocrystal self-assembly sheds its secrets
A new approach gives a real-time look at how the complex structures form.
March 21, 2016 -
Physicists prove energy input predicts molecular behavior
Theoretical proof could lead to more reliable nanomachines.
March 21, 2016 -
New way to control particle motions on 2-D materials
Study points the way to new photonic devices with one-way traffic lanes.
March 21, 2016 -
Faculty highlight: Joseph Checkelsky
Synthesizing new physics: Assistant professor blends materials science and solid state physics to uncover new properties linked to collective behavior of electrons.
March 16, 2016 -
MIT develops nontoxic way of generating portable power
Battery substitutes produce current by burning fuel-coated carbon nanotubes like a fuse.
March 14, 2016 -
Carbon nanotubes improve metal’s longevity under radiation
Aluminum used in nuclear reactors and other harsh environments may last longer with new treatment.
March 2, 2016 -
Solar cells as light as a soap bubble
Ultrathin, flexible photovoltaic cells from MIT research could find many new uses.
February 25, 2016 -
In Profile: Pablo Jarillo-Herrero
Experimental physicist explores the wild frontiers of graphene and other ultrathin materials.
February 24, 2016 -
Confronting Zika
MIT's Institute of Medical Engineering and Science is on the front lines of efforts to diagnose and develop a vaccine against the emerging Zika virus.
February 23, 2016 -
Riddle of cement’s structure is finally solved
Findings may guide development of formulas to make the material more durable, less CO2-intensive.
February 8, 2016 -
Toward hack-proof RFID chips
New technology could secure credit cards, key cards, and pallets of goods in warehouses.
February 3, 2016 -
Curing disease by repairing faulty genes
New delivery method boosts efficiency of CRISPR genome-editing system.
February 1, 2016