Noninvasive imaging method can penetrate deeper into living tissue Using high-powered lasers, this new method could help biologists study the body’s immune responses and develop new medicines. December 11, 2024
Lisa Su is Time's CEO of the Year Lisa T Su has been named Time Magazine's 2024 CEO of the Year.Read more. December 11, 2024
A new biodegradable material to replace certain microplastics MIT chemical engineers designed an environmentally friendly alternative to the microbeads used in some health and beauty products. December 6, 2024
A new catalyst can turn methane into something useful MIT chemical engineers have devised a way to capture methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and convert it into polymers. December 4, 2024
The big problems driving nanotech development MIT.nano Associate Director Brian Anthony discusses MIT.nano and working at the nanoscale.Read more at Freethink. December 3, 2024
Photonic processor could enable ultrafast AI computations with extreme energy efficiency This new device uses light to perform the key operations of a deep neural network on a chip, opening the door to high-speed processors that can learn in real-time. December 2, 2024
A nonflammable battery to power a safer, decarbonized future The startup Alsym Energy, co-founded by Professor Kripa Varanasi, is hoping its batteries can link renewables with the industrial sector and beyond. November 21, 2024
Tunable ultrasound propagation in microscale metamaterials New framework advances experimental capabilities, including design and characterization, of microscale acoustic metamaterials. November 20, 2024
A bioinspired capsule can pump drugs directly into the walls of the GI tract The needle-free device could be used to deliver insulin, antibodies, RNA, or other large molecules. November 20, 2024
Curiosity, images, and scientific exploration Professor of the practice Alan Lightman’s new book digs into the wonder of striking visual phenomena in nature. November 19, 2024