Surface coating designed to improve power plant efficiency wins 2022 Water Innovation Prize The student pitch competition included a variety of solutions addressing water access, usage, and maintenance. April 29, 2022
From seawater to drinking water, with the push of a button Researchers build a portable desalination unit that generates clear, clean drinking water without the need for filters or high-pressure pumps. April 28, 2022
Molecular monitor: blending chemistry with pathology for new ways to detect diseases Professor Hadley Sikes blends chemistry with pathology for new ways to detect diseases, including cancer and covid. April 27, 2022
Using excess heat to improve electrolyzers and fuel cells New technology could help generate hydrogen and chemical industry ingredients. April 26, 2022
Researchers develop a paper-thin loudspeaker The flexible, thin-film device has the potential to make any surface into a low-power, high-quality audio source. April 26, 2022
A smarter way to develop new drugs A new artificial intelligence technique only proposes candidate molecules that can actually be produced in a lab. April 26, 2022
“Spring-loaded” system pops phosphorus into molecular rings An alternative to methods requiring harsh chemical conditions, the reaction offers a new route to making useful phosphorous-containing compounds. April 21, 2022
Providing hands-on photonics education across Massachusetts MIT’s LEAP at MIT.nano is the first in a network to advance manufacturing for the state. April 21, 2022
MIT scientists develop low-cost, high-precision fabrication method for thin mirrors and silicon wafers A novel photolithography technique could be a manufacturing game-changer for optical applications. April 20, 2022
A new heat engine with no moving parts is as efficient as a steam turbine The design could someday enable a fully decarbonized power grid, researchers say. April 18, 2022