Nanoscale mechanics could enable brain-inspired computing
A new device uses reconfigurable motion to mimic the firing behavior of a neuron, which could lead to more efficient computing.
Injectable nanodevices could provide effective treatment for drug-resistant glioblastoma
MIT researchers show implanted nanoantennas can be activated wirelessly to kill brain cancer cells without damage to healthy tissue.
Fabrication platform could enable flexible, transparent next-generation photonic chips
This scalable process produces high-performance chips for applications like discreet wearables or pliable augmented-reality displays.
New qubit architecture enables faster, more accurate operations
This advance could be a big step toward developing a scalable, practical quantum computer.
MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices
Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices
A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.
MIT selected to lead new NSF materials research center
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center unites researchers across disciplines to develop technologies for medical imaging, sustainable metals production, and next-generation electronics.
Physicists watch a material’s electrons assemble, and reassemble, into coexisting phases
The study could help scientists understand how superconductivity and other more complex phenomena emerge in quantum materials.
A new way to watch heat move through electronics
MIT researchers can now precisely measure how heat moves through multilayered materials like computer chips.
Researchers make air-stable, ultrathin superconductors, for more scalable quantum devices
A new technique produces wafer-scale samples, overcoming a major roadblock to using these materials in quantum technologies.
Turning molecules into reliable electronic devices
A new fabrication platform integrates molecules into electronic devices, opening the door to emerging computing technologies.
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat
The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution monitoring.
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
MIT researchers advance toward greater bandwidth, more energy-efficient communications
The FUTUR-IC research program integrates electronics and photonics in microchip systems.