Physicists discover “secret sauce” behind exotic properties of a new quantum material New work on superconducting kagome metal will aid design of other unusual quantum materials, with many potential applications. January 21, 2022
Encapsulation as a method for preventing degradation in Li-air batteries Discovery allows scientists to study crucial intermediate in battery development. January 20, 2022
Reasserting U.S. leadership in microelectronics MIT researchers lay out a strategy for how universities can help the U.S. regain its place as a semiconductor superpower. January 19, 2022
Controlling how “odd couple” surfaces and liquids interact Spread out or bead up? A new process enables control over liquid-solid interfaces even with the most unlikely pairs of materials. January 17, 2022
Cleanroom as classroom Undergraduate classes provide hands-on introduction to nanotechnology and nanoengineering at MIT.nano. January 14, 2022
Overcoming a bottleneck in carbon dioxide conversion Study reveals why some attempts to convert the greenhouse gas into fuel have failed, and offers possible solutions. January 11, 2022
Physicists detect a hybrid particle held together by uniquely intense “glue” The discovery could offer a route to smaller, faster electronic devices. January 10, 2022
VIDEO: Imaging atoms at Characterization.nano In the basement of MIT.nano there is a specialized microscope able to image materials at the atomic level. In this video we go through each step of how to image the tiny building blocks for all materials: atoms. January 5, 2022
Sensor based on quantum physics could detect SARS-CoV-2 virus Mathematical simulations show the new approach may offer faster, cheaper, and more accurate detection, including identifying new variants. December 20, 2021
MIT engineers produce the world’s longest flexible fiber battery The rechargeable battery can be woven and washed, and could provide power for fiber-based electronic devices and sensors. December 20, 2021
