From seawater to drinking water, with the push of a button Researchers build a portable desalination unit that generates clear, clean drinking water without the need for filters or high-pressure pumps. April 28, 2022
Molecular monitor: blending chemistry with pathology for new ways to detect diseases Professor Hadley Sikes blends chemistry with pathology for new ways to detect diseases, including cancer and covid. April 27, 2022
Using excess heat to improve electrolyzers and fuel cells New technology could help generate hydrogen and chemical industry ingredients. April 26, 2022
Researchers develop a paper-thin loudspeaker The flexible, thin-film device has the potential to make any surface into a low-power, high-quality audio source. April 26, 2022
A smarter way to develop new drugs A new artificial intelligence technique only proposes candidate molecules that can actually be produced in a lab. April 26, 2022
“Spring-loaded” system pops phosphorus into molecular rings An alternative to methods requiring harsh chemical conditions, the reaction offers a new route to making useful phosphorous-containing compounds. April 21, 2022
MIT scientists develop low-cost, high-precision fabrication method for thin mirrors and silicon wafers A novel photolithography technique could be a manufacturing game-changer for optical applications. April 20, 2022
A new heat engine with no moving parts is as efficient as a steam turbine The design could someday enable a fully decarbonized power grid, researchers say. April 18, 2022
Engineers enlist AI to help scale up advanced solar cell manufacturing Perovskite materials would be superior to silicon in PV cells, but manufacturing such cells at scale is a huge hurdle. Machine learning can help. April 18, 2022
MIT.nano Immersion Lab Gaming Program awards third annual seed grants The NCSOFT-sponsored program will advance cutting-edge technologies for gaming and data visualization. April 12, 2022