The science of friction on graphene
Sliding on flexible graphene surfaces has been uncharted territory until now.
Sliding on flexible graphene surfaces has been uncharted territory until now.
Grad student Libby Tolman melds the elegance of theoretical physics with practical applications of nuclear science.
MIT’s Alcator C-Mod nuclear reactor winds down — and defines its legacy on its final run.
Alcator C-Mod tokamak nuclear fusion reactor sets world record on final day of operation.
Detecting “axion” particles may solve longstanding problem in particle physics.
By making detailed simulations of reactor cores, the MIT engineer is helping to advance new designs.
A new online tool helps graduate students communicate — in their own languages.
Nuclear science and engineering PhD student Jayson Vavrek applies particle physics to solve problems with nuclear weapons disarmament.
For PhD student Silvia Espinosa, a passion for solving theoretical puzzles fuels a quest for fusion energy.
If discovered, sterile neutrinos may explain dark matter.
New chemistry could overcome key drawbacks of lithium-air batteries.
MIT researchers develop a “physical cryptography” for secure and accurate accounting of the world’s nuclear arsenals.
From proton packs to hidden props, the 2016 blockbuster draws upon MIT personalities and scientific panache.