Microsystems Annual Research Conference goes virtual, preserves human touch Student committee delivers interactive conference on microsystems and nanoscience. March 3, 2021
Researchers introduce a new generation of tiny, agile drones The technology could boost aerial robots’ repertoire, allowing them to operate in cramped spaces and withstand collisions. March 2, 2021
Chemists boost boron’s utility A strategy for preventing boron-containing compounds from breaking down could help medicinal chemists design new drugs. March 2, 2021
MIT team improving gene therapies wins Sloan health care prize Kano Therapeutics was one of eight finalists to pitch at the virtual competition. March 2, 2021
Healing with hydrogels Inspired by personal tragedy, graduate student Hyunwoo Yuk used his background in soft materials to develop a bioadhesive tape for repairing damaged tissue. March 1, 2021
Engineering the boundary between 2D and 3D materials Cutting-edge microscope helps reveal ways to control the electronic properties of atomically thin materials. February 28, 2021
Data transfer system connects silicon chips with a hair’s-width cable The advance could improve energy efficiency of data centers and lighten the load for electronics-rich vehicles. February 26, 2021
SMART develops analytical tools to enable next-generation agriculture Engineered plant nanosensors and portable Raman spectroscopy will help enable sustainable practices in traditional and urban agriculture. February 25, 2021
Researchers improve efficiency of next-generation solar cell material Reducing internal losses could pave the way to low-cost perovskite-based photovoltaics that match silicon cells’ output. February 24, 2021
New “metalens” shifts focus without tilting or moving The design may enable miniature zoom lenses for drones, cellphones, or night-vision goggles. February 22, 2021
