Topic
Nanoscience and nanotechnology
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Scientists detect a quantum crystal of electrons and “watch” it melt
New observations confirm an 80-year-old quantum theory.
December 20, 2016 -
Printable electronics
New stamping technique creates functional features at nanoscale dimensions.
December 7, 2016 -
Henry Smith awarded IEEE Noyce Medal
Professor emeritus of electrical engineering recognized for contributions to field of nanofabrication.
December 7, 2016 -
Inside tiny tubes, water turns solid when it should be boiling
MIT researchers discover astonishing behavior of water confined in carbon nanotubes.
November 28, 2016 -
New method for analyzing crystal structure
Exotic materials called photonic crystals reveal their internal characteristics with new method.
November 25, 2016 -
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.
November 7, 2016 -
Nanobionic spinach plants can detect explosives
After sensing dangerous chemicals, the carbon-nanotube-enhanced plants send an alert.
October 31, 2016 -
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.
October 17, 2016 -
Paula Hammond elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Chemical engineer recognized for her contributions to medicine and health.
October 17, 2016 -
Faculty highlight: Robert Macfarlane
MIT chemist constructs nanoparticle-based crystals by programming interactions of synthetic polymers and biopolymers at the molecular level.
October 14, 2016 -
Temperature difference propels droplets
Method for moving fluids on a surface may find uses in condensers, microfluidics, and de-icing.
October 14, 2016 -
New kind of supercapacitor made without carbon
Energy storage device could deliver more power than current versions of this technology.
October 10, 2016 -
Beaver-inspired wetsuits in the works
Rubbery hair-lined wetsuits may help keep surfers warm.
October 5, 2016 -
Water vapor sets some oxides aflutter
Newly discovered phenomenon could affect materials in batteries and water-splitting devices.
October 3, 2016 -
Nanosensors could help determine tumors’ ability to remodel tissue
Measuring enzyme levels could help doctors select appropriate treatments.
September 29, 2016 -
How to power up graphene implants without frying cells
New analysis finds way to safely conduct heat from graphene to biological tissues.
September 23, 2016 -
Gene therapy technique may help prevent cancer metastasis
Gene-regulating RNA molecules could help treat early-stage breast cancer tumors before they spread.
September 19, 2016 -
High-capacity nanoparticle
Particles that carry three or more drugs hold potential for targeted cancer therapy.
September 14, 2016 -
MIT and French research institutions collaborate on climate-conscious materials
MultiScale Material Science for Energy and Environment research partnership could reduce the carbon footprint of materials such as concrete.
September 12, 2016 -
Tiny gold grids yielding secrets
Summer Scholar Justin Cheng explores process in Berggren group for making ordered metal nanostructures that display interesting new properties.
September 7, 2016