First sighting of mysterious Majorana fermion on a common metal Physicists’ discovery could lead to a new family of robust qubits for quantum computing. April 10, 2020
New “refrigerator” super-cools molecules to nanokelvin temperatures Technique may enable molecule-based quantum computing. April 8, 2020
Q&A: Markus Buehler on setting coronavirus and AI-inspired proteins to music Translated into sound, SARS-CoV-2 tricks our ear in the same way the virus tricks our cells. April 2, 2020
Technique reveals how crystals form on surfaces DNA-based self-assembling system sheds light on processes essential for semiconductors and nanotechnology. April 1, 2020
New sensors could offer early detection of lung tumors Study shows that a simple urine test can reveal the presence of lung cancer in mice. April 1, 2020
“Living drug factories” might treat diabetes and other diseases Chemical engineers have developed a way to protect transplanted drug-producing cells from immune system rejection. March 30, 2020
Engineers 3D print soft, rubbery brain implants Technique may enable speedy, on-demand design of softer, safer neural devices. March 30, 2020
Energy-harvesting design aims to turn Wi-Fi signals into usable power Device for harnessing terahertz radiation might enable self-powering implants, cellphones, other portable electronics. March 27, 2020
Neural networks facilitate optimization in the search for new materials Sorting through millions of possibilities, a search for battery materials delivered results in five weeks instead of 50 years. March 26, 2020
Meet the first undergraduate users of MIT.nano Micro/nano processing course fabricates devices in MIT.nano’s facilities. March 25, 2020
