Electrospray thruster makes small satellites more capable
MIT spinout’s electric-propulsion system improves maneuverability of small satellites.
Bringing “everyone wins” recycling to Nigeria
Across the slums of Lagos, a startup’s bikes have removed 600 tons of recyclables in return for rewards.
High “return-on-learning”
“Business intelligence” software for schools links classroom technology and strategies to student achievement.
Faculty highlight: Vladimir Bulovic
MIT's associate dean for innovation is inventing at the nanoscale.
Inventing “civilization 2.0”
Conference explores how wearables and other technologies are changing how we connect and conduct business.
Consumer-friendly makers
Media Lab alumni’s success with “smart” gaming blocks led to an acquisition deal to make consumer drones.
Tackling the “Achilles’ heel” of OLED displays
Inkjet-printing system could enable mass-production of large-screen and flexible OLED displays.
Novel method projects growth potential of new firms
Detailed study by MIT economists shows which tech businesses tend to thrive.
Keeping health care clean
Startup’s smart devices track hand-washing in hospitals to help reduce the spread of infection.
Connecting Morocco’s artisans with the world
A crowdsourced digital bazaar will directly bridge the gap between local craftsmen and global consumers.
Future MIT entrepreneurs get boost through Start6
Three-week credit class opens opportunities for MIT students.
Commercializing a new generation of polymer coatings
GVD’s vapor-deposited polymer coatings improve performance efficiency in critical applications across industries.
Products of progress
From bike-mounted maize shellers to solar lamps, startup brings more efficient tools to rural Tanzania.
Drive-by heat mapping
Startup’s thermal-imaging cars can quickly track energy leaks in thousands of homes and buildings.
Study: Industrial clusters fuel economies
New study shows clusters, across fields, help growth, jobs, and innovation.