Physicists create five-lane superhighway for electrons The work could lead to ultra-efficient electronics and more. June 4, 2024
Microscopic defects in ice influence how massive glaciers flow, study shows The findings should help scientists refine predictions of future sea-level rise. May 30, 2024
Modular, scalable hardware architecture for a quantum computer A new quantum-system-on-chip enables the efficient control of a large array of qubits, moving toward practical quantum computing. May 29, 2024
School of Engineering welcomes new faculty Fifteen new faculty members join six of the school’s academic departments. May 23, 2024
Turning up the heat on next-generation semiconductors Research sheds light on the properties of novel materials that could be used in electronics operating in extremely hot environments. May 23, 2024
MIT-led team for creating high-performance microchip technologies with minimal environmental impact wins new NSF funding FUTUR-IC, a new Global Alliance for Sustainable Microchip Manufacturing, aims to cut waste and greenhouse gas emissions associated with electronics by 50 percent every ten years. May 22, 2024
Study: Under extreme impacts, metals get stronger when heated The unexpected finding could be important for designing spacecraft shielding or in high-speed machining applications. May 22, 2024
Adhesive coatings can prevent scarring around medical implants New adhesive hydrogel coatings could prolong the lifespan of pacemakers, drug delivery depots, and other medical devices. May 22, 2024
MIT scientists learn how to control muscles with light A new study suggests optogenetics can drive muscle contraction with greater control and less fatigue than electrical stimulation. May 22, 2024
Making steel with electricity MIT spinout Boston Metal is commercializing a new method for making steel and other metals, to help clean up the emissions-intensive industry. May 22, 2024