Decoding the structure of bone
MIT researchers decipher the molecular basis of bone’s remarkable strength and resiliency; work could lead to new treatments and materials.
Commerce’s call to action
In MIT talk, head of U.S. Chamber of Commerce outlines business-oriented policy agenda.
Modern-day inventor
MIT senior Paul Lazarescu uses his engineering talents to help people with disabilities and improve everyday technology.
Demaines selected for Guggenheim Fellowship
Honored for work with origami from wood, plastic, metal and glass.
Markus Buehler named recipient of the Robert Lansing Hardy Award
Recognized for innovations using computational science to understand mechanical properties of biological and bio-inspired materials.
Explained: Nanowires and nanotubes
Tiny filaments and cylinders are studied for possible uses in energy, electronics, optics and other fields.
Shedding light on the search for dark matter
Physicists and astronaut discuss cosmic ray detector’s findings of possible signs of dark matter.
Patterning graphene with DNA
Folded DNA templates allow researchers to precisely cut out graphene shapes, which could be used in electronic circuits.
Indyk and Katabi win top ACM honors
Professors recognized for their contributions to computer science
Research advances therapy to protect against dengue virus
MIT team presents a novel approach to developing a treatment using mutated antibodies.
The half-billion-dollar idea
While at MIT, alumnus Todd Zion developed an insulin product that ultimately drew the attention of a pharmaceutical giant.
Study reveals how melanoma evades chemotherapy
Drugs that block nitric oxide could weaken cancer cells’ resistance, researchers say.
Ulm and Concrete Sustainability Hub named to list of top newsmakers
Research on reduction of concrete's environmental footprint prompts inclusion on trade journal's list.
How to minimize the side effects of cancer treatment
Measuring enzyme levels in patients may reveal healthy cells’ ability to survive chemotherapy.