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Researchers redesign a compact RNA-guided enzyme from bacteria, making it an efficient editor of human DNA.

Universities have long been credited for research that advances science and propels technological progress. But their role in the innovation economy goes far beyond knowledge discovery. What’s often overlooked is how powerfully they shape the pipeline of inventors — training the individuals who translate research into patents, products, and companies.

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The Institute-wide effort aims to bolster industry and create jobs by driving innovation across vital manufacturing sectors.

These devices could pack three times as much energy per pound as today’s best EV batteries, offering a lightweight option for powering trucks, planes, or ships.

MIT.nano has been awarded the Petabyte Innovation Quest, or Peak Award, by Western Digital.

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MIT senior Maria Aguiar loves everything about materials science — but has a soft spot for garnet thin films, the focus of her undergraduate research.

The “one-of-a-kind” phenomenon was observed in ordinary graphite.

MIT researchers’ new membrane separates different types of fuel based on their molecular size, eliminating the need for energy-intensive crude oil distillation.

Researchers used microneedles to inject fresh-cut crops with melatonin and delay spoilage.