Trapping light with a twister
New understanding of how to halt photons could lead to miniature particle accelerators, improved data transmission.
Mildred Dresselhaus selected for the IEEE's highest honor
The IEEE Medal of Honor will be given to Dresselhaus in June for "leadership and contributions across many fields of science and engineering."
New law for superconductors
Mathematical description of relationship between thickness, temperature, and resistivity could spur advances.
New findings could point the way to “valleytronics”
Researchers clear hurdles toward a new kind of 2-D microchip using different electron properties.
John D. Joannopoulos wins 2015 Aneesur Rahman Prize for Computational Physics
Eminent condensed matter theorist honored by American Physical Society for "spearheading the development of ab-initio nano-photonics."
3 Questions: Ben Weiss on the lunar dynamo
The moon’s molten, churning core likely once generated a dynamo.
Transient contacts
Ibrahim Cissé is unraveling the mystery of DNA transcription, one molecule at a time.
Claude Canizares to step down as vice president
Reif: “For 40 years MIT has benefited from Claude’s exceptional commitment and service.”
New 2-D quantum materials for nanoelectronics
MIT team provides theoretical roadmap to making 2-D electronics with novel properties.
Running the color gamut
MIT spinout’s quantum-dot technology makes LCD TVs more colorful, energy-efficient.
Bose grants reward risk
Five innovative, high-risk projects launch with support from Prof. Amar G. Bose Research Grants.
New dark matter experiments prepare to hunt the unknown
In support of three new experiments, MIT's Enectali Figueroa-Feliciano will answer questions about dark matter research in a live Google Hangout on Nov. 20.
Pulling together the early solar system
New study finds that a strong magnetic field whipped the early solar system into shape.
Atomic timekeeping, on the go
New approach may enable more stable and accurate portable atomic clocks.
Dresselhaus and Solow win Presidential Medal of Freedom
Two Institute Professors are among 19 new recipients of the nation’s highest civilian honor.