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The promise of fluorescent polymer gels
Color-changing materials could be used to detect structural failure in energy-related equipment.
July 1, 2016 -
Microscale marine interactions may shape critical carbon cycles
New research finds interactions between microorganisms and marine particles may have significant effects on oceanic carbon cycling.
June 30, 2016 -
Duane Boning named LeBel Professor
A leader in the field of manufacturing and design has been appointed the Clarence J. LeBel Professor of Electrical Engineering.
June 30, 2016 -
“It’s okay if it breaks and blows up”
MIT’s thriving maker culture is on display in ABC network’s “BattleBots” competition.
June 30, 2016 -
Scene at MIT: Reflections on Stata
June 29, 2016 -
Anne White: A passion for plasma
Physicist has a fascination for the complexities of turbulence, and how to reduce it in fusion reactors.
June 29, 2016 -
The Santo Domingo Family endows fellowship for Colombian graduate students
First of its kind at MIT, fellowship will cover the initial year of graduate studies for students with financial need.
June 28, 2016 -
Q&A: Robert Metcalfe on the "Inoversity"
Ethernet and 3Com co-founder and MIT Visiting Innovation Fellow discusses how universities can drive innovation.
June 28, 2016 -
New mid-infrared laser system could detect atmospheric chemicals
Laser pulses produce glowing plasma filaments in open air, could enable long-distance monitoring.
June 28, 2016 -
How the spleen filters blood
Computer model finds slits in the spleen impose a “physical fitness test” on red blood cells.
June 27, 2016 -
Tough new hydrogel hybrid doesn’t dry out
Water-based material could be used to make artificial skin, longer-lasting contact lenses.
June 27, 2016 -
Making India's waste streams sustainable
MIT researchers are developing a decision-support tool to help cities in India sustainably manage the societal and environmental impacts of their waste.
June 24, 2016 -
Kwanghun Chung receives McKnight Technological Innovations in Neuroscience Award
June 24, 2016 -
MIT student-athletes receive CoSIDA Academic All-America honors in softball and baseball
June 24, 2016 -
A strategy for “convergence” research to transform biomedicine
Report calls for more integration of physical, life sciences for needed advances in biomedical research.
June 23, 2016 -
Silk-based filtration material breaks barriers
Engineers find nanosized building blocks of silk hold the secrets to improved filtration membranes.
June 23, 2016 -
A makerspace for students, by students
Initiated and led by students, MakerWorks fosters making with strong engineering focus.
June 22, 2016 -
MIT participates in the White House's National Week of Making
Members of the MIT community host maker events on campus and give talks about making in Washington.
June 22, 2016 -
Mapping coal’s decline and renewables' rise
CoalMap online tool shows what policy regulations and technological advancements can do for the cost-competitiveness of solar and wind energy.
June 22, 2016 -
Building better trust between humans and machines
MIT-SUTD researchers are creating improved interfaces to help machines and humans work together to complete tasks.
June 21, 2016