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Excitons observed in action for the first time
Technique developed at MIT reveals the motion of energy-carrying quasiparticles in solid material.
Tiny particles could help verify goods
Chemical engineers hope smartphone-readable microparticles could crack down on counterfeiting.
New ‘switch’ could power quantum computing
A light lattice that traps atoms may help scientists build networks of quantum information transmitters.
How electrodes charge and discharge
New MIT analysis probes charge transfer in porous battery electrodes for the first time.
Faculty highlight: Antoine Allanore
Globally important, chemically distinct lines of research promise easier access to potassium fertilizer, cleaner and purer metals.
Strain can alter materials’ properties
New field of "strain engineering" could open up areas of materials research with many potential applications.
MIT program fosters inclusive learning community for high school students
SEED Academy students benefit from instructors' training in handling negative stereotypes and diversity issues.
Robot 101: Learning to work with humans
Julie Shah teaches a new generation of robots to collaborate safely and efficiently with workers across industries.
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.
Robot builds on insights into Atlantic razor clam dynamics
"RoboClam" replicates a clam’s ability to burrow into soil while using very little energy.
3 Questions: Alan Guth on new insights into the ‘Big Bang’
MIT physicist explains how new results bolster his 1980 theory of cosmic inflation.