Topic
Physics
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Energy-harvesting design aims to turn Wi-Fi signals into usable power
Device for harnessing terahertz radiation might enable self-powering implants, cellphones, other portable electronics.
March 27, 2020 -
The growth of an organism rides on a pattern of waves
Study shows ripples across a newly fertilized egg are similar to other systems, from ocean and atmospheric circulations to quantum fluids.
March 23, 2020 -
Fusion researchers endorse push for pilot power plant in US
Fusion energy community makes unified statement on priorities in report for Department of Energy Policy Advisory Group.
March 18, 2020 -
School of Science announces 2020 Infinite Mile Awards
Ten staff members recognized for dedication to School of Science and to MIT.
March 16, 2020 -
Dancing electrons solve a longstanding puzzle in the oldest magnetic material
Physicists use extreme infrared laser pulses to reveal frozen electron waves in magnetite.
March 11, 2020 -
Novel method for easier scaling of quantum devices
System “recruits” defects that usually cause disruptions, using them to instead carry out quantum operations.
March 5, 2020 -
QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 12 subjects for 2020
Institute ranks second in five subject areas.
March 3, 2020 -
Thomas Dupree, professor emeritus of nuclear science and engineering and physics, dies at 86
Highly regarded physicist was well-known for studying plasma turbulence in terms of coherent structures.
February 28, 2020 -
The force is strong in neutron stars
Study identifies a transition in the strong nuclear force that illuminates the structure of a neutron star’s core.
February 26, 2020 -
Using light to put a twist on electrons
Method with polarized light can create and measure nonsymmetrical states in a layered material.
February 26, 2020 -
Fusor workshop inaugurates nuclear makerspace
Building devices to study fusion at the new (and highly controlled) “MIT Nucleus” makerspace generates enthusiasm — and a purple glow.
February 24, 2020 -
How transient invaders can transform an ecosystem
Study finds microbes can alter an environment dramatically before dying out.
February 19, 2020 -
Analyce Hernandez: Uncloaking big mysteries
Junior double major seeks to piece together puzzles of the universe, particle by particle.
February 12, 2020 -
Aron Bernstein, professor emeritus of physics, dies at 88
Bernstein was a member of the Hadronic Physics Group in the Laboratory for Nuclear Science, and a longtime anti-nuclear weapons activist.
February 3, 2020 -
Nathan Howard wins Nuclear Fusion Award
Researcher unravels the mystery of heat loss in turbulent fusion plasmas.
January 29, 2020 -
Communicating respect for graduate students
Anna Frebel, Wesley Harris, and Harry Tuller honored by graduate students as “Committed to Caring.”
January 27, 2020 -
Finding solutions amidst fractal uncertainty and quantum chaos
Math professor Semyon Dyatlov explores the relationship between classical and quantum physics.
January 25, 2020 -
Study uses physics to explain democratic elections
U.S. elections have become more “unstable,” sometimes swinging in the opposite direction from the greater electorate’s preferences.
January 21, 2020 -
Pablo Jarillo-Herrero wins Wolf Prize for groundbreaking work on twistronics
Professor of physics honored alongside Allan MacDonald and Rafi Bistritzer for pioneering research on twisted bilayer graphene.
January 16, 2020 -
Making physics and astronomy more welcoming to African-American students
Report co-chaired by MIT professor cites need for “sweeping changes” in academic culture.
January 13, 2020