Modeling the universe
MIT's Mark Vogelsberger and an international astrophysics team have created a new model pointing to black holes’ role in galaxy formation.
Novel methods of synthesizing quantum dot materials
MIT researchers are optimizing nanostructures for energy devices such as solar cells.
Turning heat into electricity
Study finds topological materials could boost the efficiency of thermoelectric devices.
New exotic phenomena seen in photonic crystals
Researchers observe, for the first time, topological effects unique to an “open” system.
Bose Grants for 2017 reward bold and unconventional research visions
Six potentially paradigm-shifting research projects will make strides with funding from Professor Amar G. Bose Research Grants.
Scientists observe supermassive black hole in infant universe
Findings present a puzzle as to how such a huge object could have grown so quickly.
Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, president of Croatia, visits MIT
State visit includes meeting with MIT president and award for MIT physicist Marin Soljačić.
Jeremiah Johnson and Tracy Slatyer win 2017 School of Science teaching prizes
Faculty members in chemistry and physics honored for excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching.
Scientists demonstrate one of largest quantum simulators yet, with 51 atoms
New technique manipulates atoms into antiferromagnetic state.
Celebrating Millie
Symposium commemorates the life and career of pioneering professor and beloved mentor Mildred Dresselhaus.
Making others’ voices heard through education and journalism
Senior Drew Bent hopes to level the educational playing field of the future.
A faster way to make Bose-Einstein condensates
Method of laser cooling may speed up investigations into magnetism and superconductivity.
Physicists design $100 handheld muon detector
Pocket-sized device detects charged particles in surrounding air.
A new window into electron behavior
Scientists invent technique to map energy and momentum of electrons beneath a material’s surface.