New gels could help the medicine go down Mixing drugs into oil-based gels could offer relief for children and adults who have trouble swallowing pills. May 27, 2022
Toward customizable timber, grown in a lab Researchers show they can control the properties of lab-grown plant material, which could enable the production of wood products with little waste. May 25, 2022
Researchers unveil a secret of stronger metals Study shows what happens when crystalline grains in metals reform at nanometer scales, improving metal properties. May 20, 2022
MIT J-WAFS announces 2022 seed grant recipients The grants total over $1 million in support of research that addresses issues in the water and food sectors. May 20, 2022
Is it topological? A new materials database has the answer Searchable tool reveals more than 90,000 known materials with electronic properties that remain unperturbed in the face of disruption. May 19, 2022
Solar-powered desalination device wins MIT $100K competition Nona Desalination is developing a compact water-desalination device that requires less electricity than a cell phone charger. May 16, 2022
Is it neuroscience? Chemistry? Art? Wulff Lecture shows versatility, diversity in materials science Professor Polina Anikeeva’s innovation in the treatment of neurological disorders highlights the interdisciplinary nature of her field. May 13, 2022
3 Questions: Daniel Anderson on the progress of mRNA vaccines Following the successful development of vaccines against Covid-19, scientists hope to deploy mRNA-based therapies to combat many other diseases. May 13, 2022
Connecting MIT students with women leading in semiconductors Global Semiconductor Alliance’s Women’s Leadership Initiative highlights career opportunities for women in hard technology. May 12, 2022
Ultrathin fuel cell uses the body’s own sugar to generate electricity Engineers have developed a glucose power source that could fuel miniature implants and sensors. May 12, 2022