Making quantum circuits more robust Researchers have developed a technique for making quantum computing more resilient to noise, which boosts performance. March 21, 2022
Could we make cars out of petroleum residue? A new way to make carbon fiber could turn refinery byproducts into high-value, ultralight structural materials for cars, aircraft, and spacecraft. March 18, 2022
Last-minute pivot leads to record-setting Microsystems Annual Research Conference Virtual conference gathered students, faculty, and industry partners to explore the future of microsystems and nanotechnology. March 18, 2022
A fabric that “hears” your heart's sounds Inspired by the human ear, a new acoustic fabric converts audible sounds into electrical signals. March 18, 2022
Physicists find direct evidence of strong electron correlation in a 2D material for the first time The discovery could help researchers engineer exotic electrical states such as unconventional superconductivity. March 17, 2022
A possible new Covid-19 vaccine could be accessible for more of the world The protein subunit vaccine, which can be manufactured using engineered yeast, has shown promise in preclinical studies. March 16, 2022
How to clean solar panels without water A new cleaning method could remove dust on solar installations in water-limited regions, improving overall efficiency. March 11, 2022
Computational modeling guides development of new materials Chemical engineers use neural networks to discover the properties of metal-organic frameworks, for catalysis and other applications. March 11, 2022
President Biden’s Nomination Of Dr. Evelyn Wang for Director of ARPA-E U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm issued a statement today on President Biden’s intent to nominate Dr. Evelyn N. Wang for Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). March 9, 2022
Using soap to remove micropollutants from water MIT chemical engineers create affordable, sustainable soap-based system to eliminate emerging micropollutants in water. March 9, 2022