In this installment of the “World at MIT” video series, Moungi Bawendi, who grew up in France, Tunisia, and the U.S., describes how the chemistry classes he took as a young student cemented a passion for science, leading him to the field of physical chemistry. Watch the video.

Undergraduate class blends science, hands-on experimentation, and a love for coffee to fuel curiosity.

MIT engineers designed a nanofiltration process that could make aluminum production more efficient while reducing hazardous waste.

New findings illuminate how Prochlorococcus’ nightly “cross-feeding” plays a role in regulating the ocean’s capacity to cycle and store carbon.

Four professors and an additional alumnus honored with nation’s highest awards for scientists and engineers; Moderna, with deep MIT roots, also recognized.

Using this model, researchers may be able to identify antibody drugs that can target a variety of infectious diseases.

Stories on tamper-proof ID tags, sound-suppressing silk, and generative AI’s understanding of the world were some of the most popular topics on MIT News.

A new study of the microbiome finds intestinal bacterial interact much less often with viruses that trigger immunity updates than bacteria in the lab.

The second annual MIT.nano conference highlighted nanoscale research in materials, medicine, computing, and other hard technologies. Read more.