Mixing topology and spin
MIT-led team demonstrates paired topology and intrinsic magnetism in compound combining gadolinium, platinum, and bismuth.
Charging up random access memory
Researchers demonstrate room-temperature ferroelectric states in ultra-thin films of tin and tellurium.
Team led by MIT engineers places second at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Motorcycle completes 12.5 miles, 156 turns for a second-place finish in the race's Electric Bike Division.
Unlocking the past with the future of imaging
New grants help MIT Libraries, DMSE, and CSAIL push the boundaries of examining artifacts.
New technique provides detailed views of metals’ crystal structure
Method uses readily available tools to quickly determine materials’ properties.
Seeing science
Workshop led by scientist and photographer Felice Frankel teaches researchers how to translate experiments into captivating images.
The promise of fluorescent polymer gels
Color-changing materials could be used to detect structural failure in energy-related equipment.
Wireless, wearable toxic-gas detector
Inexpensive sensors could be worn by soldiers to detect hazardous chemical agents.
How the spleen filters blood
Computer model finds slits in the spleen impose a “physical fitness test” on red blood cells.
Tough new hydrogel hybrid doesn’t dry out
Water-based material could be used to make artificial skin, longer-lasting contact lenses.
Silk-based filtration material breaks barriers
Engineers find nanosized building blocks of silk hold the secrets to improved filtration membranes.
First annual MIT Teaching with Digital Technology Awards presented
Awards honor faculty and instructors who have effectively leveraged digital technology to improve teaching and learning at MIT.
Researchers find a way to extend life and improve performance of fuel cell electrodes
Surface treatment greatly reduces degradation of catalyst material.
School of Engineering awards for 2016
Awards were given to outstanding faculty, undergraduates, and graduate students.
Stepping out of their comfort zone
Eleven students will challenge themselves at MIT in the MPC-CMSE Summer Scholars program.