Pulling the secrets of dark matter out of a hat
Grad student Chiara Salemi and Professor Lindley Winslow use the ABRACADABRA instrument to reveal insights into dark matter.
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New microscope technique reveals details of droplet nucleation
The initiation of droplet and bubble formation on surfaces can now be directly imaged, allowing for design of more efficient condensers and boilers.
Study examines role of mobile health technology in monitoring Covid-19 patients
Lincoln Laboratory researchers join international task force to evaluate wearable and emerging technology.
3 Questions: Using fabric to “listen” to space dust
Fabric samples are headed to the International Space Station for resiliency testing; possible applications include cosmic dust detectors or spacesuit smart skins.
Six MIT faculty elected 2020 AAAS Fellows
Choucri, Drennan, Fisher, Gershenfeld, Li, and Rus are recognized for their efforts to advance science.
Researchers decipher structure of promising battery materials
Family of compounds could someday be useful for fuel cells, supercapacitors, catalysts, and sensors.
Two MIT students named 2021 Rhodes Scholars
Danielle Grey-Stewart and Ghadah Alshalan will begin postgraduate studies at Oxford University next fall.
Cracking the secrets of an emerging branch of physics
In a new realm of materials, PhD student Thanh Nguyen uses neutrons to hunt for exotic properties that could power real-world applications.
Phiala Shanahan receives Kenneth G. Wilson Award for work in lattice field theory
Recognition honors research into nuclear structure and reactions.
Advancing artificial intelligence research
MIT Schwarzman College of Computing and the Singapore Defense Science and Technology Agency award funding to 13 AI-focused projects.
SMART researchers develop gelatin microcarrier for cell production
Gelatin-based microcarriers offer higher yield and scalability compared to existing commercial microcarriers.
MIT.nano Immersion Lab Gaming Program awards 2020 seed grants
NCSOFT-sponsored grants to advance hardware and software for immersive experiences.
3 Questions: John Van Reenen on the impact of technology on health care workers
MIT research affiliate describes benefits, implementation, and potential drawbacks of adopting new technology in health care.
Staying ahead of the artificial intelligence curve with help from MIT
Intelenz co-founder Renzo Zagni credits MIT for the know-how he needed to launch his company and grow its AI-enabled offerings.
Pablo Jarillo-Herrero receives the Lise Meitner Distinguished Lecture and Medal
Physicist is recognized for his groundbreaking research on twistronics.