MIT.nano receives LEED Platinum certification Commitment to sustainable practices earns top honor from the U.S Green Building Council. October 14, 2020
Nano Day 2020: A nanoscale view of the pandemic October 9 is National Nanotechnology Day—the date that corresponds to one nanometer, 1x10-9 or one billionth of a meter. This year, MIT.nano is recognizing Nano Day by taking measure of COVID-19 challenges and solutions in nanometers. October 9, 2020
MIT Alumni awarded 2020 “Genius Grants” Each recipient will receive a $625,000, no-strings-attached award. October 8, 2020
A step toward a universal flu vaccine With computer models and lab experiments, researchers are working on a strategy for vaccines that could protect against any influenza virus. October 7, 2020
Generating photons for communication in a quantum computing system New technique provides a means of interconnection between processors, opening the way to a complete quantum computing platform. October 7, 2020
Turning diamond into metal Normally an insulator, diamond becomes a metallic conductor when subjected to large strain in a new theoretical model. October 5, 2020
Nanoparticles can turn off genes in bone marrow cells https://news.mit.edu/2020/nanoparticles-bone-marrow-rnai-1005 October 5, 2020
MIT begins testing wastewater to help detect Covid-19 on campus The pilot project is designed to determine if wastewater testing can provide early signals about the spread of the virus. October 2, 2020
Pablo Jarillo-Herrero wins 2020 Spanish Royal Physics Society Medal Physicist is honored with the RSEF’s highest scientific honor for his work on twistronics. October 1, 2020
Revamped MIT Climate Portal aims to inform and empower the public Website hosts an expanded suite of digital tools and resources to help people make sense of climate change. Read more at MIT News and check out the Climate Portal. October 1, 2020
