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MIT researchers designed an electrolyte that can break apart at the end of a battery’s life, allowing for easier recycling of components.

Researchers developed an approach to study where proteins get made, and characterized proteins produced near mitochondria, gaining potential insights into mitochondrial function and disease.

By combining several cutting-edge imaging technologies, a new microscope system could enable unprecedentedly deep and precise visualization of metabolic and neuronal activity, potentially even in humans.

The ultrabroadband infrared frequency comb could be used for chemical detection in portable spectrometers or high-resolution remote sensors.

Researchers develop a fast-acting, cell-permeable protein system to control CRISPR-Cas9, reducing off-target effects and advancing gene therapy.

The MRL helps bring together academia, government, and industry to accelerate innovation in sustainability, energy, and advanced materials.

Solubility predictions could make it easier to design and synthesize new drugs, while minimizing the use of more hazardous solvents.

Over 50 years at MIT, the condensed-matter physicist led the development of photonic crystals, translating discoveries into wide-ranging applications in energy, medicine, and defense.