Ultrasound has potential to damage coronaviruses, study finds
Simulations show ultrasound waves at medical imaging frequencies can cause the virus’ shell and spikes to collapse and rupture.
Simulations show ultrasound waves at medical imaging frequencies can cause the virus’ shell and spikes to collapse and rupture.
Tough as plastic wrap but elastic like a balloon, the lining could be a target for therapies to limit cancer cells from spreading.
The winners of an MIT competition to design a future, climate-ready Boston have landed an award to realize their vision.
PhD student Richard Fineman is using wearable sensors to understand coordination and walking — and next-generation spacesuit design.
Noted inventors Kamen and Flowers urge students to unleash their imagination on world’s problems.
Insights into the hydrodynamics of the move may improve underwater vehicle design.
Mechanical engineer Sangbae Kim builds animal-like machines for use in disaster response.
Researchers improve the designs for low-cost 3-D-printed arms and hands.
Alfredo Alexander-Katz probes systems in action, from clotting blood to walking molecules.
New super-resolution technique visualizes important role of short-lived enzyme clusters.
New algorithm enables MIT cheetah robot to run and jump, untethered, across grass.
New wrist-mounted device augments the human hand with two robotic fingers.