Two from MIT named 2011 Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences Physicist Jeff Gore and biologist Mary Gehring receive the prestigious award for their innovative research. June 14, 2011 Read full story →
‘Smart cars’ that are actually, well, smart Mechanical engineers work to develop intelligent onboard transportation systems that can prevent car crashes. June 14, 2011 Read full story →
How to choose a catalyst MIT researchers provide a simple principle to predict which materials will perform best in fuel cells and metal air batteries. June 13, 2011 Read full story →
Protecting medical implants from attack A new system would jam wireless signals sent to medical implants by unauthorized users. June 13, 2011 Read full story →
Extreme electric racing MIT’s eSuperbike charges up for an eco-friendly edition of the Isle of Man motorcycle race. June 10, 2011 Read full story →
Faster computer graphics Digitally mimicking the photographic blur caused by moving objects is surprisingly hard, but new research offers ways to make it easier. June 10, 2011 Read full story →
Report: Natural gas can play major role in greenhouse gas reduction The cleanest of fossil fuels, it is far more abundant than previously thought and can have significant impact at little cost, MIT study finds. June 9, 2011 Read full story →
‘Artificial leaf’ moves closer to reality MIT researchers develop a device that combines a solar cell with a catalyst to split water molecules and generate energy. June 9, 2011 Read full story →
Turning off cancer’s growth signals Biological engineers’ new approach to shutting down cell division could lead to new cancer drugs. June 8, 2011 Read full story →
Streamlined rules for robots New algorithms make it easier to write rules for distributed-computing systems, such as networks of sensors, servers or robots. June 8, 2011 Read full story →
Ancient armor Fossils from the Yukon reveal protective plates for microscopic organisms. June 7, 2011 Read full story →
Wind, war and weathermen How a Swedish bon vivant let MIT introduce modern meteorology to America — just in time to help the Allies win World War II. June 7, 2011 Read full story →
‘To MIT — 150 more!’ Toast to Tech brings together the Institute community to cap its 150th anniversary celebrations in style. June 6, 2011 Read full story →
New battery design could give electric vehicles a jolt Significant advance in battery architecture could be breakthrough for electric vehicles and grid storage. June 6, 2011 Read full story →
‘Set your sights on changing the world’ At MIT’s 145th Commencement, Xerox chair Ursula Burns urges graduates to live so that they leave behind more than they take away. June 3, 2011 Read full story →