SMART investigates the science behind varying performance of different colored LEDs The findings pave the way to develop more efficient next-gen LEDs that cover the entire visible spectrum. April 28, 2021
How to get salt out of water: Make it self-eject Crystallizing salts can grow “legs,” then tip over and fall away, potentially helping to prevent fouling of metal surfaces, researchers find. April 28, 2021
“Colloidal gels,” ubiquitous in everyday products, divulge their secrets Study explores the mechanical properties of these materials as they evolve from elastic gels to glassy solids. April 27, 2021
Seeking enhanced materials for nuclear reactors Fifth-year nuclear science and engineering graduate student Arunkumar Seshadri looks to develop materials and fuels that can better withstand the extreme conditions in nuclear reactors. April 26, 2021
Using CRISPR as a research tool to develop cancer treatments KSQ Therapeutics uses technology created at MIT to study the role of every human gene in disease biology. April 26, 2021
Mastering molecular disorder Adam Willard’s studies of how electrons flow through microscopically tangled materials could lead to new types of photovoltaic materials. April 25, 2021
Synthetic gelatin-like material mimics lobster underbelly’s stretch and strength The membrane’s structure could provide a blueprint for robust artificial tissues. April 23, 2021
New AI tool calculates materials’ stress and strain based on photos The advance could accelerate engineers’ design process by eliminating the need to solve complex equations. April 22, 2021
Electrifying cement with nanocarbon black A collaboration between MIT and CNRS has yielded a cement that conducts electricity and generates heat. April 21, 2021
Nine MIT students awarded 2021 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Fellowship funds graduate studies for outstanding immigrants and children of immigrants. April 13, 2021