Study finds brain connections key to reading
Pathways that exist before kids learn to read may determine development of brain’s word recognition area.
Analyzing dynamic proteins
Chemistry professor Mei Hong studies the structures of proteins embedded in cell membranes.
Microbial engineering technique could reduce contamination in biofermentation plants
Approach could lower cost and eliminate need for antibiotics during biofuel production.
Replicating the connection between muscles and nerves
New chip could help test drugs for ALS, other neuromuscular disorders.
Carbon nanotube “stitches” strengthen composites
Method to reinforce these materials could help make airplane frames lighter, more damage-resistant.
Analyzing lithium ion battery fatigue
Summer Scholar Erica Eggleton joins Van Vliet Lab to make and test lithium manganese oxide electrodes.
John Fernández: Growing grassroots for sustainability on campus and abroad
Environmental Solutions Initiative’s new director discusses sustainable development, student engagement, and making Baker House his home.
Reach in and touch objects in videos with “Interactive Dynamic Video”
Technique from Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab could improve augmented reality and reduce the need for CGI green-screens.
Targeting genes by the thousands
PhD student Tim Wang uses CRISPR to take a big-picture approach to cancer research.
What’s wasting power at home? Ask your app!
New system from MIT can identify how much power is being used by each device in a household.
Meeting climate goals through international carbon markets
Linking emissions trading systems in developed and developing countries could yield environmental, economic benefits.
Portable device produces biopharmaceuticals on demand
System would use microbes for manufacturing small amounts of vaccines and other therapies.
First major database of non-native English
Resource could yield linguistic insights, practical applications for non-native English speakers.
Addressing climate change with Low-Carbon Energy Centers
New interdisciplinary centers will advance clean technology in key areas.