How some battery materials expand without cracking
Brittle electrodes handle expansion by going glassy, study shows.
Study from MIT Energy Initiative will explore the future of transportation
“Mobility of the Future” study examines how developments in technology, fuel, infrastructure, policy, and consumer preference will drive transportation changes.
Environmentalist and explorer
Senior Elizabeth Rider uses atmospheric chemistry research to create international connections.
New technology can detect tiny ovarian tumors
“Synthetic biomarkers” could be used to diagnose ovarian cancer months earlier than now possible.
Nanoparticles open new window for biological imaging
“Quantum dots” that emit infrared light enable highly detailed images of internal body structures.
Tata Center adds 14 new projects to its portfolio for 2017-18
MIT principal investigators will apply cutting-edge research to the challenges of the developing world, seeking a large-scale impact.
MIT researchers launch technology evaluations for global development in Mali, India
MIT's Comprehensive Initiative on Technology Evaluation announces its latest product evaluations and global partnerships.
Exploring the impact of Margaret MacVicar’s legacy on education at MIT
Faculty and students share their perspectives on the value of undergraduate research at “Pushing Boundaries” event.
Neuroscientists identify brain circuit necessary for memory formation
New findings challenge standard model of memory consolidation.
Study helps explain varying outcomes for cancer, Down Syndrome
Differences in chromosome number may underlie variation among genetically identical individuals.
CSAIL launches artificial intelligence initiative with industry
SystemsThatLearn@CSAIL aims to develop new “human-like systems” for data science and other fields.
Grounded in geology
PhD student Renato Lima de Oliveira examines how a country's natural resources affect its politics and policies.
Institute announces new open access policy for all MIT authors
Optional license allows students, researchers, and staff to make scholarly articles freely available.
New technology could offer cheaper, faster food testing
Specialized droplets interact with bacteria and can be analyzed using a smartphone.