Foster the people
At manufacturing conference, emphasis is on keeping high-skill jobs in the United States — and creating workers with the talents to fill those positions.
Bacteria may readily swap beneficial genes
Microbes have developed a quick and effective way to exchange genetic information coding for antibiotic resistance, other functions.
Highly efficient oxygen catalyst found
New catalyst, made of inexpensive and abundant materials, could prove useful in rechargeable batteries and hydrogen-fuel production.
‘Conserve, conserve, conserve’
A megawatt saved is better than a megawatt made, and there are plenty of ways to save energy without sacrifice.
Charging toward better neural implants
Researchers improve the efficiency of devices that stimulate damaged nerves, reducing potential side effects.
Harnessing the Earth, the atom and the leaf
There are many sources that can make a contribution to our energy supply, but likely not at a major scale in the near future.
How to get the message across on climate change
As the science of climate change gets clearer, the public gets more confused. Are there ways to fix that?
From Anchorage, Alaska, to 77 Massachusetts Avenue
Exposure to engineering as a teen steers freshman Sara Falcone to MIT
Shining brightly
Vast amounts of solar energy radiate to the Earth constantly, but tapping that energy cost-effectively remains a challenge.
Connecting neurons to fix the brain
New technology helps scientists discover drugs to strengthen synapses.
Where the wind blows
How far can wind power go toward reducing global carbon emissions from electricity production?