Mastering the biological and engineering worlds Rahul Sarpeshkar bridges biology and engineering to advance research and applications in biotechnology, medicine, and supercomputing. April 22, 2014 Read full story →
Excitons observed in action for the first time Technique developed at MIT reveals the motion of energy-carrying quasiparticles in solid material. April 16, 2014 Read full story →
Tiny particles could help verify goods Chemical engineers hope smartphone-readable microparticles could crack down on counterfeiting. April 13, 2014 Read full story →
New ‘switch’ could power quantum computing A light lattice that traps atoms may help scientists build networks of quantum information transmitters. April 9, 2014 Read full story →
How electrodes charge and discharge New MIT analysis probes charge transfer in porous battery electrodes for the first time. April 3, 2014 Read full story →
Faculty highlight: Antoine Allanore Globally important, chemically distinct lines of research promise easier access to potassium fertilizer, cleaner and purer metals. April 2, 2014 Read full story →
Strain can alter materials’ properties New field of "strain engineering" could open up areas of materials research with many potential applications. April 2, 2014 Read full story →
MIT program fosters inclusive learning community for high school students SEED Academy students benefit from instructors' training in handling negative stereotypes and diversity issues. April 1, 2014 Read full story →
Robot 101: Learning to work with humans Julie Shah teaches a new generation of robots to collaborate safely and efficiently with workers across industries. April 1, 2014 Read full story →
Tough as nails, yet clear enough to read through MIT researchers uncover the secrets behind a marine creature’s defensive armor — one that is exceptionally tough, yet optically clear. March 30, 2014 Read full story →
Robot builds on insights into Atlantic razor clam dynamics "RoboClam" replicates a clam’s ability to burrow into soil while using very little energy. March 25, 2014 Read full story →
3 Questions: Alan Guth on new insights into the ‘Big Bang’ MIT physicist explains how new results bolster his 1980 theory of cosmic inflation. March 20, 2014 Read full story →