Such discoveries help researchers better understand the development of molecular complexity in space during star formation.

The chip-scale device could provide sensitive detection of lead levels in drinking water, whose toxicity affects 240 million people worldwide.

Engelward, Oliver, Rothman, and Vuletić are recognized for their efforts to advance science.

The Engine Accelerator offers “tough tech” startups space, support, and a network to help them scale up.

In research that may lead to next-generation airplanes and spacecraft, MIT engineers used carbon nanotubes to prevent cracking in multilayered composites.

Work by MIT engineers could lead to plethora of new applications, including better detectors for nuclear materials at ports.