The Spin Doctor: Danna Freedman Designs Novel Molecules for Possible Quantum Applications Chemistry professor and 2022 MacArthur Fellow opens a door “into a real field that has real potential.” April 20, 2023
In the MIT.nano Immersion Lab, Capturing the Movements of Dancers Has Wide Applications Characteristics of motion in dance can illuminate what it means to be efficient or fatigued in other domains. April 20, 2023
Moving perovskite advancements from the lab to the manufacturing floor U.S. Department of Energy selects MIT to establish collaborative research center for optimizing the development of tandem solar modules. April 20, 2023
Nanoparticles provoke immune response against tumors but avoid side effects In a new study, immunostimulatory drugs slowed tumor growth without producing systemic inflammation. April 19, 2023
Wearable patch can painlessly deliver drugs through the skin Using ultrasonic waves that propel drug molecules into the skin, the patch could be used to treat a variety of skin conditions. April 19, 2023
Even as temperatures rise, this hydrogel material keeps absorbing moisture MIT engineers identified an unusually absorbent material that could be used for passive cooling or water harvesting in warm climates. April 18, 2023
MIT engineers devise technology to prevent fouling in photobioreactors for CO2 capture Applying a small voltage to the walls of algae growing tanks can prevent cloudy buildup and allow more photosynthesis to happen. April 13, 2023
A new peptide may hold potential as an Alzheimer’s treatment The peptide blocks a hyperactive brain enzyme that contributes to the neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer’s and other diseases. April 13, 2023
J-WAFS travel grants for water conferences—Due May 16 & Aug. 16 The Abdul Latif Jameel Water & Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS) is offering travel grants for MIT graduate students with water-related research to attend one of two major upcoming water sector conferences. Read more and apply. April 12, 2023
Funding to Daniel Anderson’s lab will advance research on new delivery technology for RNA vaccines and therapies The global health care company Sanofi is providing $25 million to advance RNA research. April 11, 2023