Need a new material? New tool can help Exhaustive reference system and interactive toolkit could revolutionize materials research, potentially enabling new types of manufacturing. December 20, 2011 Read full story →
Research update: Sharpening the lines New advance could lead to even smaller features in the constant quest for more compact, faster microchips. December 14, 2011 Read full story →
Trillion-frame-per-second video By using optical equipment in a totally unexpected way, MIT researchers have created an imaging system that makes light look slow. December 13, 2011 Read full story →
Electronics takes on a new spin Researchers at MIT find a way to observe and control the way electrons spin on the surface of exotic new materials. December 5, 2011 Read full story →
A novel way to concentrate sun’s heat MIT researchers find a way to generate power without the usual mirror arrays. December 2, 2011 Read full story →
Rebuilding American manufacturing White House working group convenes at MIT to examine how new technologies can create economic growth and more jobs in the United States. November 30, 2011 Read full story →
Important step toward computing with light Research at MIT produces long-sought component to allow complete optical circuits on silicon chips. November 23, 2011 Read full story →
David Staelin, longtime professor in EECS and RLE, dies at 73 Researcher led a career distinguished by abundant accomplishments, widespread impact in his 55 years at MIT. November 15, 2011 Read full story →
Going with the flow Biomimetic pressure sensors help guide oceangoing vessels. November 9, 2011 Read full story →
New algorithm could substantially speed up MRI scans Faster scans could reduce the time patients spend in the machine from 45 to 15 minutes. November 1, 2011 Read full story →
Dedication held for renovated fencing salle d’armes Facility opened in conjunction with its annual alumni meet on Saturday, Oct. 22. October 28, 2011 Read full story →
Highly efficient oxygen catalyst found New catalyst, made of inexpensive and abundant materials, could prove useful in rechargeable batteries and hydrogen-fuel production. October 28, 2011 Read full story →
Charging toward better neural implants Researchers improve the efficiency of devices that stimulate damaged nerves, reducing potential side effects. October 27, 2011 Read full story →
From Anchorage, Alaska, to 77 Massachusetts Avenue Exposure to engineering as a teen steers freshman Sara Falcone to MIT October 26, 2011 Read full story →
Jaenisch receives Medal of Science at White House ceremony Among 12 honored by President Barack Obama on Friday. October 24, 2011 Read full story →