Turning heat into electricity
Study finds topological materials could boost the efficiency of thermoelectric devices.
Study: Rhythmic interactions between cortical layers underlie working memory
MIT neuroscientists suggest a model for how we gain volitional control of what we hold in our minds.
Biologists’ new peptide could fight many cancers
Drug that targets a key cancer protein could combat leukemia and other types of cancer.
Citizen scientists discover five tightly packed exoplanets
The planetary system’s dense configuration gives clues to its formation
New exotic phenomena seen in photonic crystals
Researchers observe, for the first time, topological effects unique to an “open” system.
New drug capsule may allow weekly HIV treatment
Replacing daily pills with a weekly regimen could help patients stick to their dosing schedule.
Optimizing carbon nanotube electrodes
New model measures characteristics of carbon nanotube structures for energy storage and water desalination applications.
Ultrafine fibers have exceptional strength
New technique developed at MIT could produce strong, resilient nanofibers for many applications.
State grant will support advanced fiber and fabric research at Lincoln Lab
The award will enable the expansion of the Laboratory’s Defense Fabric Discovery Center.
Cleaner air, longer lives
Research shows the Clean Air Act was likely responsible for a dramatic decline in atmospheric organic aerosol.
How the brain selectively remembers new places
Neuroscientists identify a circuit that helps the brain record memories of new locations.
Dongkeun Park: Winding his way to medical insights
Francis Bitter Magnet Lab researcher continues a decades-long pursuit to create a revolutionary magnet for nuclear magnetic resolution spectroscopy.
Turning real estate data into decision-making tools
New Real Estate Price Dynamics Research Platform from the MIT Center for Real Estate offers predictive power to investors.
New depth sensors could be sensitive enough for self-driving cars
Computational method improves the resolution of time-of-flight depth sensors 1,000-fold.