A new way to build nanostructures
Combining top-down and bottom-up approaches, new low-cost method could be a boon to research with a variety of applications.
Moving inventions to the marketplace
MIT/Harvard symposium seeks commercial opportunities for emerging technologies.
‘Smart cars’ that are actually, well, smart
Mechanical engineers work to develop intelligent onboard transportation systems that can prevent car crashes.
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.
Extreme electric racing
MIT’s eSuperbike charges up for an eco-friendly edition of the Isle of Man motorcycle race.
‘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.
Making materials to order
New method of forming composites allows fine-tuning of mechanical, electrical, thermal and other properties.
When is it worth remanufacturing?
MIT study shows sometimes it saves energy, sometimes it doesn’t — and sometimes it makes things worse.
How to control complex networks
New algorithm offers ability to influence systems such as living cells or social networks.
MechE’s Hosoi wins 2010 Bose Award
Annual award honors excellence in teaching from the School of Engineering.
Solar power, with a side of hot running water
New system for flat-panel solar power could be combined with hot water systems for greater performance.
New method found for controlling conductivity
Reversible control of electrical and thermal properties could find uses in storage systems.