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School of Engineering
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NSE’s Harper, Kenausis, Lowder, Tran win Dept. of Energy support
August 10, 2015 -
Robots collaborate to deliver meds, supplies, and even drinks
Bots from the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab work together more effectively in the face of uncertainty.
August 10, 2015 -
A small, modular, efficient fusion plant
New design could finally help to bring the long-sought power source closer to reality.
August 10, 2015 -
Beauty business based on MIT bioengineering
Living Proof, a hair care corporation based on research emerging from the Langer Lab at MIT, has won 80 awards and counting.
August 7, 2015 -
How chronic inflammation can lead to cancer
Researchers discover how the immune system can create cancerous DNA mutations when fighting off infection.
August 7, 2015 -
MIT awarded Dept. of Energy grant to create and deploy energy-saving travel information and incentives system
$4 million grant will determine whether travel choices can be influenced by data and rewards to save energy.
August 6, 2015 -
Daniel Blankschtein honored with McDonald Mentoring Award
Professor of chemical engineering is noted for his commitment to advising and supporting students.
August 5, 2015 -
“Yolks” and “shells” improve rechargeable batteries
Aluminum could give a big boost to capacity and power of lithium-ion batteries.
August 5, 2015 -
Real-time data for cancer therapy
Biochemical sensor implanted at initial biopsy could allow doctors to better monitor and adjust cancer treatments.
August 4, 2015 -
Giving robots a more nimble grasp
Engineers use the environment to give simple robotic grippers more dexterity.
August 3, 2015 -
George Adelman, noted neuroscience editor, dies at 89
July 31, 2015 -
Computing at full capacity
MIT spinout Jisto helps companies optimize utilization with real-time deployment, monitoring, and analytics.
July 31, 2015 -
A cheaper, high-performance prosthetic knee
Researchers design cheap prosthetic knee that mimics normal walking motion.
July 31, 2015 -
Former Magnet Lab researcher Neil Cuffin dies at 74
Longtime principal investigator at MIT was a pioneer in the field of biomagnetism.
July 30, 2015 -
How to look for a few good catalysts
New research shows non-wetting surfaces promote chemical reaction rates.
July 30, 2015 -
Making the new silicon
Gallium nitride electronics could drastically cut energy usage in data centers, consumer devices.
July 29, 2015 -
Shoring up Tor
Researchers mount successful attacks against popular anonymity network — and show how to prevent them.
July 28, 2015 -
Consortium including MIT awarded $110M national grant to promote photonics manufacturing
Partnership of government, industry, and academia will pursue integration of optical devices with electronics.
July 27, 2015 -
Colette Heald awarded AGU James Macelwane Medal
Professor in civil and environmental engineering and earth, atmospheric and planetary sciences will be honored at an awards ceremony in December.
July 27, 2015 -
New material opens possibilities for super-long-acting pills
A pH-responsive polymer gel could create swallowable devices, including capsules for ultra-long drug delivery.
July 27, 2015