Ultrasound has potential to damage coronaviruses, study finds Simulations show ultrasound waves at medical imaging frequencies can cause the virus’ shell and spikes to collapse and rupture. March 16, 2021 Read full story →
Study predicts the oceans will start emitting ozone-depleting CFCs As atmospheric concentrations of CFC-11 drop, the global ocean should become a source of the chemical by the middle of next century. March 15, 2021 Read full story →
Could we recycle plastic bags into fabrics of the future? Engineers have developed self-cooling fabrics from polyethylene, a material commonly used in plastic bags. March 15, 2021 Read full story →
After cracking the “sum of cubes” puzzle for 42, mathematicians discover a new solution for 3 The 21-digit solution to the decades-old problem suggests many more solutions exist. March 11, 2021 Read full story →
Membrane around tumors may be key to preventing metastasis Tough as plastic wrap but elastic like a balloon, the lining could be a target for therapies to limit cancer cells from spreading. March 8, 2021 Read full story →
Algorithm helps artificial intelligence systems dodge “adversarial” inputs Method builds on gaming techniques to help autonomous vehicles navigate in the real world, where signals may be imperfect. March 8, 2021 Read full story →
New “metalens” shifts focus without tilting or moving The design may enable miniature zoom lenses for drones, cellphones, or night-vision goggles. February 22, 2021 Read full story →
With Perseverance, MIT teams prepare for Mars rover landing Following touchdown, MOXIE will brew up oxygen while geologists comb for sediments to sample. February 17, 2021 Read full story →
Reductions in CFC-11 emissions put ozone recovery back on track Scientists observe reduction in emissions of banned ozone-depleting chemical after unexpected spike. February 10, 2021 Read full story →
An origami-inspired medical patch for sealing internal injuries The patch, which can be folded around surgical tools, may someday be used in robotic surgery to repair tissues and organs. February 2, 2021 Read full story →
Geologists produce new timeline of Earth’s Paleozoic climate changes The record shows ancient temperature variations coinciding with shifts in the planet’s biodiversity. February 1, 2021 Read full story →
Physicists create tunable superconductivity in twisted graphene “nanosandwich” Structure may reveal conditions needed for high-temperature superconductivity. February 1, 2021 Read full story →
Astronomers detect extended dark matter halo around ancient dwarf galaxy Findings suggest the first galaxies in the universe were more massive than previously thought. February 1, 2021 Read full story →
Search for axions from nearby star Betelgeuse comes up empty Results significantly narrow the range of possible places to find the hypothetical dark matter particles. January 21, 2021 Read full story →
Concept for a hybrid-electric plane may reduce aviation’s air pollution problem Proposed design could reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by 95 percent, a new study finds. January 14, 2021 Read full story →