Conquering metal fatigue
Novel laminated nanostructure gives steel bone-like resistance to fracturing under repeated stress.
Novel laminated nanostructure gives steel bone-like resistance to fracturing under repeated stress.
Newly discovered phenomenon accelerates electrons as they enter a viscous state.
New method could enable pinpoint diagnostics on individual blood cells.
Three-in-one design allows genetic, chemical, optical, and electrical inputs and outputs.
“Queen of carbon science” and recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom and National Medal of Science led US scientific community, promoted women in STEM.
Study: Silicon can reproduce physical phenomena exploited by high-end telecommunications devices.
New iron oxide nanoparticles could help avoid a rare side effect caused by current contrast agents.
New test helps identify particles for gene delivery or RNA interference.
New technology could help neuroscientists understand how dopamine influences brain activity.
Engineered bacteria produce rare and commercially useful compounds in large quantities.
Modified carbon nanotubes could be used to track protein production by individual cells.
PhD candidate Maher Damak and Professor Moungi Bawendi recognized for advances in engineering and chemistry.
New model could help scientists design materials for artificial photosynthesis.
Porous, 3-D forms of graphene developed at MIT can be 10 times as strong as steel but much lighter.