A new way to “paint with light” to create radiant, color-changing items “MorphoChrome,” developed at MIT, pairs software with a handheld device to make everyday objects iridescent. January 20, 2026
Efficient cooling method could enable chip-based trapped-ion quantum computers New technique could improve the scalability of trapped-ion quantum computers, an essential step toward making them practically useful. January 15, 2026
Chemists determine the structure of the fuzzy coat that surrounds Tau proteins Learning more about this structure could help scientists find ways to block Tau from forming tangles in the brain of Alzheimer’s patients. Read more January 14, 2026
A protein found in the GI tract can neutralize many bacteria The protein, known as intelectin-2, also helps to strengthen the mucus barrier lining the digestive tract. January 13, 2026
Pills that communicate from the stomach could improve medication adherence MIT engineers designed capsules with biodegradable radio frequency antennas that can reveal when the pill has been swallowed. January 8, 2026
AI-generated sensors open new paths for early cancer detection Nanoparticles coated with molecular sensors could be used to develop at-home tests for many types of cancer. January 6, 2026
MIT’s top research stories of 2025 Concrete batteries, AI-developed antibiotics, the ozone’s recovery, and a more natural bionic knee were some of the most popular topics on MIT News in 2025.Read more. January 5, 2026
Lisa Su ’90, SM ’91, PhD ’94 to deliver MIT’s 2026 Commencement address An electrical engineer by training, Su is the chair and CEO of the semiconductor company AMD. December 25, 2025
MIT in the media: 2025 in review MIT community members made headlines with key research advances and their efforts to tackle pressing challenges. December 22, 2025
Anything-goes “anyons” may be at the root of surprising quantum experiments MIT physicists say these quasiparticles may explain how superconductivity and magnetism can coexist in certain materials. December 22, 2025
