Exhaled biomarkers can reveal lung disease Specialized nanoparticles create a “breath signal” that could be used to diagnose pneumonia and other infectious or genetic diseases. July 20, 2020
A mechanical way to stimulate neurons Magnetic nanodiscs can be activated by an external magnetic field, providing a research tool for studying neural responses. July 19, 2020
Researchers develop new materials for energy and sensing MIT and Northwestern researchers create hybrid perovskite materials that could help improve the quality of solar cells and light sources. July 16, 2020
MIT team collaborates with 3M to develop rapid Covid-19 test Company working with Sikes Lab to test feasibility of low-cost diagnostic that could be manufactured by the millions each day. July 14, 2020
A wizard of ultrasharp imaging To oversee its new cutting-edge electron microscopy systems, MIT sought out Frances Ross’ industry-honed expertise. July 12, 2020
To engineers’ surprise, radiation can slow corrosion of some materials In certain alloys, exposure to proton irradiation can extend the material’s lifetime, study finds. July 9, 2020
Scaling up the quantum chip MIT engineers develop a hybrid process that connects photonics with “artificial atoms,” to produce the largest quantum chip of its type. July 8, 2020
Portable system boosts laser precision, at room temperature “Light squeezer” reduces quantum noise in lasers, could enhance quantum computing and gravitational-wave detection. July 7, 2020
Exploring interactions of light and matter Juejun Hu pushes the frontiers of optoelectronics for biological imaging, communications, and consumer electronics. June 30, 2020
