2.009 lights up the stage Student projects presented at the annual MIT event range from beekeeping safety to custom cosmetics. December 11, 2019 Read full story →
Is there dark matter at the center of the Milky Way? A new analysis puts dark matter back in the game as a possible source of energy excess at the galactic center. December 10, 2019 Read full story →
New instrument extends LIGO’s reach Technology “squeezes” out quantum noise so more gravitational wave signals can be detected. December 5, 2019 Read full story →
Researchers generate terahertz laser with laughing gas Device may enable “T-ray vision” and better wireless communication. November 14, 2019 Read full story →
Flexible yet sturdy robot is designed to “grow” like a plant Its extendable appendage can meander through tight spaces and then lift heavy loads. November 7, 2019 Read full story →
Technique helps robots find the front door Navigation method may speed up autonomous last-mile delivery. November 4, 2019 Read full story →
Two-legged robot mimics human balance while running and jumping New control system may enable humanoid robots to do heavy lifting and other physically demanding tasks. October 30, 2019 Read full story →
Putting the “bang” in the Big Bang Physicists simulate critical “reheating” period that kickstarted the Big Bang in the universe’s first fractions of a second. October 24, 2019 Read full story →
Cell stiffness may indicate whether tumors will invade Study shows tumors with softer, larger cells at their periphery are more likely to spread; may suggest new route for cancer therapy. October 21, 2019 Read full story →
Antarctic ice cliffs may not contribute to sea-level rise as much as predicted Study finds even the tallest ice cliffs should support their own weight rather than collapsing catastrophically. October 21, 2019 Read full story →
Giving robots a faster grasp An algorithm speeds up the planning process robots use to adjust their grip on objects, for picking and sorting, or tool use. October 17, 2019 Read full story →
Scientists discover fractal patterns in a quantum material The X-ray-focusing lens used in the experiment is based on a design used in lighthouses for centuries. October 16, 2019 Read full story →
Astronomers use giant galaxy cluster as X-ray magnifying lens New lens technique spots tiny dwarf galaxy in the first, super-energetic stages of star formation. October 14, 2019 Read full story →
“Electroadhesive” stamp picks up and puts down microscopic structures New technique could enable assembly of circuit boards and displays with more minute components. October 11, 2019 Read full story →
Scientists observe a single quantum vibration under ordinary conditions Studying a common material at room temperature, researchers bring quantum behavior “closer to our daily life.” October 6, 2019 Read full story →