Scientists invent ultrathin crystal for future lasers
Imagine a future where lasers are not just in sci-fi movies but are part of everyday technology, making things smaller, faster, and more efficient.
Scientists...
Harvard researchers unveil ultra-fast charging, long-lasting battery
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists from Harvard University have engineered a new type of battery that's not only super fast to charge but also...
A self-eating engine could make rockets more efficient
There can’t be many ideas that beat the crazy yet ingenious idea of a rocket engine that uses part of the fuselage for fuel!
Typically...
MIT engineers invent inhalable sensors to detect lung cancer earlier
Lung cancer is a major health concern worldwide, and detecting it early is crucial for effective treatment.
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)...
Scientists create first semiconductor made of graphene
In the world of electronics, a game-changing discovery has been made by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
They have created something no one...
Scientists find way to turn coal into cutting-edge electronics
Coal has long been seen as a dirty source of energy, contributing to climate change.
But now, a team of researchers from the University of...
MIT scientists 3D print components for a portable mass spectrometer
Mass spectrometers, devices that identify chemical substances, are widely used in applications like crime scene analysis, toxicology testing, and geological surveying.
But these machines are...
MIT’s top research stories of 2023
It has been another prolific year for MIT’s research community in 2023.
As we close out the year, MIT News looks back at some of our most...
New material could revolutionize hydrogen-based batteries and fuel cells
In a significant scientific advancement, researchers at the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research in Japan, led by Genki Kobayashi, have created a new material...
MIT scientists 3D print self-heating microfluidic devices
At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), scientists are paving the way for a medical revolution.
They've developed a new method to 3D print tiny...