Researchers “iron out” graphene’s wrinkles
New technique produces highly conductive graphene wafers.
Annual CEE research showcase highlights diversity of research across department
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering’s Research Speed Dating Day brings community together to inspire new ideas.
Stretching the boundaries of neural implants
Rubbery, multifunctional fibers could be used to study spinal cord neurons and potentially restore function.
Study: NIH funding generates large numbers of private-sector patents
New research shows large spillover from the lab to commercial activity.
3Q: J. Phillip Thompson on revitalizing Central Brooklyn
Advisor to $1.4 billion state plan sees health care as foundation for “Vital Brooklyn.”
A faster single-pixel camera
New technique greatly reduces the number of exposures necessary for “lensless imaging.”
Maria Zuber: Federal government has unique role in supporting scientific discovery
MIT vice president for research and chair of National Science Board testifies before Congress.
Progress toward a Zika vaccine
Researchers program RNA nanoparticles that could protect against the virus.
App screens for arrhythmia using smartphone camera
Startup develops app to detect irregular heartbeats that can cause strokes.
Faster page loads
System allocates data center bandwidth more fairly, so no part of a webpage lags behind others.
In 30 years, can we sustainably meet the needs of 9.5 billion people?
President Emerita Susan Hockfield speaks at the Iconic Voices from MIT lecture organized by the Singapore University of Technology and Design.
MIT experts urge Trump administration to take immediate action on cybersecurity
Report warns of hacking risk to electric grid, oil pipelines, and other critical infrastructure.
Tiny bacterium provides window into whole ecosystems
Ubiquitous marine organism has co-evolved with other microbes, promoting more complex ecosystems.