Light can “heal” defects in some solar cells
Defects in some new electronic materials can be removed by making ions move under illumination.
New nanoparticle catalysts could reduce need for precious metals
Process from MIT provides improved reactivity with much less platinum.
Study pinpoints timing of oxygen’s first appearance in Earth’s atmosphere
Beginning 2.33 billion years ago, atmospheric oxygen built up in just 10 million years.
Researchers find unexpected magnetic effect
Combining two thin-film materials yields surprising room-temperature magnetism.
Tracking Greenland’s ice melt with seismic waves
Technique uses vibrations generated by ocean waves to monitor ice sheet’s seasonal changes.
Higher coal use in Asia could increase water stress
Aerosol emissions would slow warming but suppress rainfall.
Mircea Dincă wins National Science Foundation's Alan T. Waterman Award
Chemistry professor receives the NSF's highest honor for an outstanding researcher under the age of 35.
Robert Birgeneau to receive Vannevar Bush award
Former MIT physics professor and dean of science recognized by the National Science Board.
Self-driving cars, meet rubber duckies
“Duckietown” class at Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab teaches autonomy, aims to become global research platform.
How to make cities more energy efficient
Retrofitting a small portion of buildings would have big impact on cities’ carbon emissions.
Two MIT faculty win 2016 NSF CAREER Awards
James Swan and Konstantin Turitsyn are among 160 young scientists and engineers poised to explore new frontiers and inspire a future generation of scholars.
How crispy is your bonbon?
New theory, inspired by chocolate coatings, predicts thickness of thin shells.
New institute will accelerate innovations in fibers and fabrics
National public-private consortium led by MIT will involve manufacturers, universities, agencies, companies.
How to make metal alloys that stand up to hydrogen
New approach to preventing embrittlement could be useful in nuclear reactors.
Nanocrystal self-assembly sheds its secrets
A new approach gives a real-time look at how the complex structures form.