Catalyst for business
Startup Rive Technology is commercializing an MIT-developed invention that improves catalysts used in oil refining, leading to greater yields.
Droplets break a theoretical time barrier on bouncing
MIT research could aid ice prevention, wing efficiency, and more.
Study finds more spending on fire suppression may lead to bigger fires
Researchers emphasize balancing fire suppression with prevention measures.
Magnetic nanoparticles could aid heat dissipation
Particles suspended in cooling water could prevent hotspots in nuclear plant cooling systems and electronics.
Finding ‘rising stars’ in EECS
MIT-hosted conference encourages the top women studying electrical engineering and computer science nationwide to become professors.
CEE event gives snapshot of new research, educational initiatives
Vision for department outlined at campus event for civil and environmental engineering alumni
How do we balance needs of energy, water, and climate?
MIT study underscores need to examine trade-offs before choosing energy technologies.
Rescuing the Hubble Space Telescope
NASA crewmembers reflect on the most complex space repair in history.
Biologists ID new cancer weakness
Drugs that block new target gene could make many tumors more vulnerable to chemotherapy.
Broad Institute launches next decade with new $100 million gift
Historic pledge from Eli and Edythe Broad to propel institute into a new decade of biomedical discovery to benefit patients.
Machine learning branches out
An algorithm that extends an artificial-intelligence technique to new tasks could aid in analysis of flight delays and social networks.
Better batteries through biology?
MIT researchers find a way to boost lithium-air battery performance, with the help of modified viruses.
MIT Big Data Initiative launches transportation challenge, privacy working group
New efforts aimed at improving the use and management of big data
Cooling when there’s too much heat
MIT researchers make surfaces that are easier to cool under extreme heat; finding could benefit power plants, electronics.