New propulsion system could make tiny satellites both fast and fuel-efficient For satellites as small as a briefcase, getting around in space just got a whole lot easier. June 1, 2026
Enzymes that assemble into droplets can speed up cellular reactions MIT biologists find highly concentrated droplets can help cells keep enzymes organized and control growth signals. June 1, 2026
How a new extraction process could unlock the world’s lithium Startup Rock Zero is commercializing the research, which could cut costs and carbon emissions from lithium production. The company is part of MIT.nano's hard-tech accelerator, START.nano.Read more from MIT Technology Review. May 30, 2026
New laboratory at MIT aims to advance quantum research for the nation The Quantum Systems Laboratory will catalyze quantum innovation and be open to government, academic, and industry researchers. May 29, 2026
MIT researchers develop a low-cost technique to get lithium out of rocks The low-temperature process could unlock cleaner lithium from America’s abundant hard rock while minimizing waste. May 29, 2026
Scene at MIT: A nanoscientist graduates with her very good boy Vinny, an unofficial member of the Strano Lab at MIT, dressed up to celebrate Commencement alongside his human, Michelle Quien PhD ’26. May 29, 2026
At a spirited Commencement ceremony, the Class of 2026 is urged to “run toward the hardest problems” Lisa Su ’90, SM ’91, PhD ’94, Advanced Micro Devices CEO, tells graduates to apply “purpose, judgment, and courage” in their lives. May 28, 2026
Commencement address by Lisa Su ’90, SM ’91, PhD ’94 “Technology itself does not decide what the future looks like,” the chair and CEO of Advanced Micro Devices told the Class of 2026. May 28, 2026
A new sensor could enable earlier detection of bladder cancer Using a catheter coated with carbon nanotubes, researchers can detect biomarkers produced by cancer cells in the bladder. May 28, 2026
MIT to establish regional quantum hub With $25 million investment from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, MIT to build a new shared-use facility to serve as a statewide quantum toolbox. May 28, 2026
