Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer
A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.
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.
Connecting students with the future of microelectronics
The 2026 NEMC Hub-sponsored externship gave students access to world-class research, advanced semiconductor manufacturing, and professionals driving innovation across the Northeast.
Turning molecules into reliable electronic devices
A new fabrication platform integrates molecules into electronic devices, opening the door to emerging computing technologies.
MIT and Broad Institute researchers break diffraction barrier in super-resolution microscopy
New U-STORM imaging technology lets scientists view molecular structures in subatomic detail — about 1,000 times clearer than traditional dyes — while making the microscope process much simpler.
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.
Fluorescent nanosensor enables rapid, first-of-its-kind detection of key gut health biomarker
Researchers developed an optical nanosensor to rapidly detect a key gut biomarker, enabling faster, accessible screening.
Pablo Jarillo-Herrero wins Kavli Prize in Nanoscience
The MIT physicist shares the honor with two others for foundational research establishing the field of twistronics.
Improving the performance of high-power electronics
By using a thin layer of diamond to manage excessive heat, researchers can boost the speed and energy-efficiency of next-generation wireless devices.
A new vaccine adjuvant could make it easier to eradicate polio
The adjuvant can help the injectable polio vaccine induce a strong immune response in the GI tract, which is considered critical to eradicating the virus.
A new sensor could enable earlier detection of bladder cancer
Using a catheter coated with carbon nanotubes, researchers can detect biomarkers produced by cancer cells in the bladder.
Single-molecule tracker illuminates workings of cancer-related proteins
Researchers can now use custom-built microscopy and nanotechnology to tag and follow the activity of individual proteins in real-time.
Big strides in cancer detection and treatment from the tiniest technologies
The MIT Marble Center for Cancer Nanomedicine looks back at 10 years of turning big ideas about nanotechnology into transformative advances for cancer patients.