New technique provides detailed views of metals’ crystal structure
Method uses readily available tools to quickly determine materials’ properties.
Scientists observe first signs of healing in the Antarctic ozone layer
September ozone hole has shrunk by 4 million square kilometers since 2000.
How the spleen filters blood
Computer model finds slits in the spleen impose a “physical fitness test” on red blood cells.
A strategy for “convergence” research to transform biomedicine
Report calls for more integration of physical, life sciences for needed advances in biomedical research.
Researchers find a way to extend life and improve performance of fuel cell electrodes
Surface treatment greatly reduces degradation of catalyst material.
Scrutinizing radiation’s impact
Nuclear science and engineering PhD student Cody Dennett simulates conditions inside reactors to measure microscopic defects in irradiated materials.
New concept turns battery technology upside-down
Pump-free design for flow battery could offer advantages in cost and simplicity.
Light can “heal” defects in some solar cells
Defects in some new electronic materials can be removed by making ions move under illumination.
Hot new solar cell
System converts solar heat into usable light, increasing device’s overall efficiency.
New nanoparticle catalysts could reduce need for precious metals
Process from MIT provides improved reactivity with much less platinum.
Researchers find unexpected magnetic effect
Combining two thin-film materials yields surprising room-temperature magnetism.
Higher coal use in Asia could increase water stress
Aerosol emissions would slow warming but suppress rainfall.
U.S. Department of Energy leaders highlight clean energy research, career opportunities
Sustainable transportation, grid modernization, building efficiency among topics at MIT Energy Initiative event with Department of Energy's David Danielson.
Rock, drill bit, microwave: Paul Woskov explores a new path through the Earth’s crust
MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center proposes fusion technology to tap geothermal energy.
How to make metal alloys that stand up to hydrogen
New approach to preventing embrittlement could be useful in nuclear reactors.