Study: Distinct brain rhythms and regions help us reason about categories
High-frequency gamma oscillations sort similar-looking objects; lower-frequency beta oscillations kick in when connections are more abstract.
Novel methods of synthesizing quantum dot materials
MIT researchers are optimizing nanostructures for energy devices such as solar cells.
Ultrathin needle can deliver drugs directly to the brain
Miniaturized system could be used to treat neurological disorders that affect specific brain regions.
New type of virus found in the ocean
The unusual characteristics of these abundant, bacteria-killing viruses could lead to evolutionary insights.
How some facial malformations arise
Study explains why mutations that would seemingly affect all cells lead to face-specific birth defects.
Lifting the veil on "valence," brain study reveals roots of desire and dislike
Researchers map the amygdala's distinct but diverse and dynamic neighborhoods where feelings are assigned.
Location detection when GPS doesn’t work
Theoretical study shows how to make wireless localization much more accurate.
Engineers design artificial synapse for “brain-on-a-chip” hardware
Design is major stepping stone toward portable artificial-intelligence devices.
A new approach to rechargeable batteries
New metal-mesh membrane could solve longstanding problems and lead to inexpensive power storage.
From undisciplined to interdisciplinary
Math professor Philippe Rigollet, once a “not very disciplined” student, moves between computer science and statistics.
Solar eclipse caused bow waves in Earth's atmosphere
MIT Haystack Observatory researchers find that the moon's shadow created long-predicted ionospheric bow waves during the August eclipse.
Programmable droplets
Using electric fields to manipulate droplets on a surface could enable high-volume, low-cost biology experiments.
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.