A small, modular, efficient fusion plant
New design could finally help to bring the long-sought power source closer to reality.
“Yolks” and “shells” improve rechargeable batteries
Aluminum could give a big boost to capacity and power of lithium-ion batteries.
Frederic John Eppling, Laboratory for Nuclear Science physicist, dies at 95
In more than 60 years at the Laboratory for Nuclear Science, Eppling made significant contributions to particle, high-energy, and cosmic ray physics.
Solving mysteries of conductivity in polymers
Materials seen as promising for optoelectronics and thermoelectric devices finally yield their secrets.
Mujid Kazimi, leading educator and researcher in nuclear technology, dies at 67
Leader of efforts to design new fuel cycles for nuclear power plants had been on the faculty since 1976.
A new look for nuclear power
A nuclear power plant that will float eight or more miles out to sea promises to be safer, cheaper, and easier to deploy than today’s land-based plants.
National Geographic identifies six from MIT community as "Emerging Explorers"
Students, researchers, and alumni among 14 honored as "young trailblazers."
Making cancer treatment more accessible
MIT collaborates on a smaller, lighter delivery system for proton-beam radiotherapy.
Coding for cooling
Nuclear science and engineering graduate student Benjamin Magolan helps model improved coolant flow inside the core of a nuclear reactor.
Newly tenured engineers
Thirteen tenure appointments are made in seven of eight academic departments in the School of Engineering.