Faculty highlight: Michael Rubner
Materials scientist Mike Rubner’s collaboration with chemical engineer Robert Cohen yields anti-fog coatings, synthetic "backpacks" for living cells.
New drug-delivery capsule may replace injections
Pill coated with tiny needles can deliver drugs directly into the lining of the digestive tract.
Picower and MIT scientists awarded BRAIN Initiative grants
Researchers will advance our understanding of the human mind and discover new ways to treat, prevent, and cure neurological disorders.
High-speed biologics screen
Engineers devise technology for rapidly testing drug-delivery vehicles in zebrafish.
Modeling shockwaves through the brain
New scaling law helps estimate humans' risk of blast-induced traumatic brain injury.
How to make a “perfect” solar absorber
New system aims to harness the full spectrum of available solar radiation.
Underwater robot for port security
Football-size robot can skim discreetly along a ship’s hull to seek hollow compartments concealing contraband.
How to make stronger, “greener” cement
Analysis of material's molecular structure leads to a new formula that could cut greenhouse-gas emissions.
Can you out-race a computer?
Deep-learning algorithm can weigh up a neighborhood better than humans.
New formulation leads to improved liquid battery
Cheaper, longer-lasting materials could enable batteries that make wind and solar energy more competitive.
Battling superbugs
Two new technologies could enable novel strategies for combating drug-resistant bacteria.