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National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Researchers find explanation for interacting giant, hidden ocean waves
Better simulations of internal tides may benefit sonar communications, protect offshore structures, and more.
September 28, 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 -
Computing the ocean’s true colors
Stephanie Dutkiewicz’ phytoplankton models project the future of the ocean as food source and carbon sink.
September 15, 2016 -
New theory overcomes a longstanding polymer problem
Technique for calculating elasticity could aid design of new materials.
September 15, 2016 -
For first time, researchers see individual atoms keep away from each other or bunch up as pairs
Observations of atomic interactions could help pave way to room-temperature superconductors.
September 15, 2016 -
Microchip enables fast, precise measurement of single-cell growth
Device that measures growth of many individual cells simultaneously could lead to rapid tests for antibiotics.
September 5, 2016 -
Designing safe, cheap batteries for grid level storage
Summer Scholar Victoria Yao experiments with water-based, flow-driven battery concept in Brushett Lab.
September 1, 2016 -
Modeling how colloidal particles spin through a fixed array
Summer Scholar Jennifer Coulter works on computer simulations with associate professor of materials science Alfredo Alexander-Katz.
August 29, 2016 -
Solving network congestion
MegaMIMO system from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab speeds data transfer by coordinating multiple routers at the same time.
August 23, 2016 -
2014 Napa earthquake continued to creep, weeks after main shock
Continuing seismic activity could pose additional hazards to infrastructure.
August 19, 2016 -
Research by MIT undergrad helps crack chemical mystery
Study finds enzyme “cannibalizes” itself to perform an essential reaction.
August 8, 2016 -
Chemical sensing at telecom wavelengths
Summer Scholar Ashley Del Valle Morales probes new a silicon carbide system in the MIT Microphotonics Center.
August 8, 2016 -
Neutrino search finds no evidence of “hidden” particle
If discovered, sterile neutrinos may explain dark matter.
August 8, 2016 -
Replicating the connection between muscles and nerves
New chip could help test drugs for ALS, other neuromuscular disorders.
August 3, 2016 -
Analyzing lithium ion battery fatigue
Summer Scholar Erica Eggleton joins Van Vliet Lab to make and test lithium manganese oxide electrodes.
August 2, 2016 -
First major database of non-native English
Resource could yield linguistic insights, practical applications for non-native English speakers.
July 29, 2016 -
Robot helps nurses schedule tasks on labor floor
System from Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab suggests where to move patients and who should do C-sections.
July 13, 2016 -
Gauging the impact of climate change on U.S. agriculture
New approach tracks key factors affecting crop yields, enabling early adaptation.
July 7, 2016 -
New technique provides detailed views of metals’ crystal structure
Method uses readily available tools to quickly determine materials’ properties.
July 6, 2016 -
Scientists observe first signs of healing in the Antarctic ozone layer
September ozone hole has shrunk by 4 million square kilometers since 2000.
June 30, 2016