“Active” surfaces control what’s on them
Researchers develop treated surfaces that can actively control how fluids or particles move.
Light pulses control graphene’s electrical behavior
Finding could allow ultrafast switching of conduction, and possibly lead to new broadband light sensors.
A new way to make microstructured surfaces
Method can produce strong, lightweight materials with specific surface properties.
GEARing technology for developing markets
Amos Winter designs, builds, and delivers products for underserved populations around the world.
Forced mutations doom HIV
New study reveals how a potential HIV drug exacts its toll on viral populations.
Study: Climate change and air pollution will combine to curb food supplies
Ozone and higher temperatures can combine to reduce crop yields, but effects will vary by region.
Collecting just the right data
When you can’t collect all the data you need, a new algorithm tells you which to target.
Monitoring the rise and fall of the microbiome
Close analysis of bacteria in the human digestive tract reveals links to diet and other lifestyle factors.
Study shows forward osmosis desalination not energy efficient
The two-step process is better suited for other applications
Essays in English yield information about other languages
Grammatical habits in written English reveal linguistic features of non-native speakers’ languages.
Building up bamboo
MIT researchers study bamboo for engineered building material, similar to plywood.
Microfluidics and nanofluidics research address global challenges
Karnik group develops inexpensive ways to analyze blood and filter water