The secret of wrinkling, folding, and creasing
New research provides a general formula for understanding how layered materials form different surface patterns.
New research provides a general formula for understanding how layered materials form different surface patterns.
Mechanical engineering professor carries out pioneering work in the creation of biological circuits.
Faculty specializing in mathematics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, and economics among 126 selected.
Optical features embedded in marine shells may help develop responsive, transparent displays.
CSAIL’s 100-plus blooming, crawling, swimming bots teach basic programming concepts.
New study identifies key design features that boost violins’ acoustic power.
More than 200 people attend second annual summit organized by the MIT Water Club.
MIT professor of polymer science and engineering recognized for inventing "artificial skin."
New study examines role of acoustic-gravity waves as ocean transport, early warning of tsunamis.
Twelve new faces join six academic departments in the School of Engineering.
New mathematical theory may explain patterns in fingerprints, raisins, and microlenses.
New MIT exhibit features high-speed underwater photography by former aquanaut Grace Young ’14.
High-speed imaging captures raindrops releasing clouds of aerosols on impact.
Mechanical engineering professor pursues a vision of a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.