How nanotechnology is revolutionizing medicine
Nanotechnology, the science of designing and using incredibly tiny materials—so small they are measured in billionths of a meter—is changing the way we treat...
New radar technology uncovers hidden movements in the night sky
At night, charged particles from the sun, trapped by Earth’s magnetic field, rain down into the atmosphere.
These particles collide with atoms, creating a dazzling...
Twisted 2D materials reveal surprising behavior, defying expectations
Scientists are exploring materials just one atom thick, called 2D materials, to create the electronics of the future.
These materials have unique properties that could...
Engineers create world’s first deep-UV microLED display chips
A team of engineers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has made a groundbreaking invention in semiconductor technology.
They have developed...
Scientists double radar resolution with novel algorithms
Researchers have created a groundbreaking radar signal-processing technology that can significantly boost the resolution of low-resolution radar systems.
This new approach makes it possible to...
Scientists create tiny scaffolds to help cells heal
Every person is made up of billions of cells, the tiny building blocks of our bodies.
These cells work together to keep us alive, supported...
New microwave radar technology could detect hidden moisture in walls
Moisture trapped inside a home’s walls can cause big problems.
It creates the perfect conditions for mold to grow, damages building materials, reduces energy efficiency,...
MIT’s top research stories of 2024
MIT’s research community had another year full of scientific and technological advances in 2024.
To celebrate the achievements of the past twelve months, MIT News highlights some...
EV batteries may last years longer than expected, thanks to real-world driving habits
Electric vehicle (EV) owners might get more mileage out of their batteries than previously thought.
A new study from Stanford University and the SLAC National...
Tiny wireless antennas use light to unlock the secrets of cellular communication
Scientists at MIT have developed a groundbreaking technology that uses tiny, wireless antennas to monitor how cells communicate.
These antennas, called OCEANs (organic electro-scattering antennas),...