Dense stellar clusters may foster black hole megamergers
Black holes in these environments could combine repeatedly to form objects bigger than anything a single star could produce.
Black holes in these environments could combine repeatedly to form objects bigger than anything a single star could produce.
After five years in novel administrative role, MIT physicist will return to faculty responsibilities.
Seven staff members honored for their outstanding contributions to the MIT community.
Technique could prevent overheating of laptops, mobile phones, and other electronics.
New discovery suggests that all life may share a common design principle.
Symposium explores how novel ideas and experiments are advancing many areas of theoretical physics in newly interconnected ways.
Data could shed light on why the universe has more matter than antimatter.
Graduate engineering program is No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 5.
With an atomic structure resembling a Japanese basketweaving pattern, “kagome metal” exhibits exotic, quantum behavior.
Signals suggest black hole emits a jet of energy proportional to the stellar material it gobbles up.
Goal is for research to produce a working pilot plant within 15 years.
MIT Energy Initiative founding member Eni announces support for key research through MIT Laboratory for Innovation in Fusion Technologies.
Researchers will work with industrial collaborators to pursue fusion as a source of carbon-free power.
When rotated at a "magic angle," graphene sheets can form an insulator or a superconductor.
Seniors will join class of 49 scholars in new fellowship program.