New tool for analyzing solar-cell materials Website offers a way of optimizing solar cell materials and production. February 7, 2012 Read full story →
My connectome, myself Neuroscientist Sebastian Seung is on a quest to map brain connections that reveal how our memories and personalities take root. February 7, 2012 Read full story →
The hills are evolving New model predicts speed of spreading valleys. February 6, 2012 Read full story →
Medicine, microorganisms and Mexico Biology major and Rhodes Scholar combines research and social service in the study of infectious diseases. February 6, 2012 Read full story →
Turning heat into power A new kind of high-temperature photonic crystal could someday power everything from smartphones to spacecraft. February 3, 2012 Read full story →
Harnessing nature’s solar cells Photovoltaic panels made from plant material could become a cheap, easy alternative to traditional solar cells. February 3, 2012 Read full story →
How spider webs achieve their strength It’s not just the strength of the silk itself, a new study finds; the silk’s way of stretching and the structure of the whole web help it resist damage. February 2, 2012 Read full story →
MIT faculty speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos Talks explore the mind/machine interface and the science of predicting the economy, among other topics. February 1, 2012 Read full story →
Driving the green New study suggests that electric-powered trucks will save money for businesses. February 1, 2012 Read full story →
Stem cells could drive hepatitis research forward By creating liver-like cells, scientists can study why people respond differently to the disease. February 1, 2012 Read full story →
Diversity and excellence explored at Institute summit Faculty and students offered multiple perspectives on race and gender January 31, 2012 Read full story →
Metabolic errors can spell doom for DNA New study could explain why variant enzymes boost the risk of cancer for some people. January 31, 2012 Read full story →
For businesses, going green brings in greenbacks Study finds manufacturers leading the drive to make sustainability a mainstream — and profitable — business practice. January 30, 2012 Read full story →
What drove the lunar dynamo? Research supports theory that the moon’s molten core was likely sustained by an alternative power source. January 27, 2012 Read full story →