For Danna Freedman, an impasse is an invitation
The chemistry professor embraces the most challenging moments of her work to design molecules for quantum information science.
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New hardware offers faster computation for artificial intelligence, with much less energy
Engineers working on “analog deep learning” have found a way to propel protons through solids at unprecedented speeds.
Researchers 3D print sensors for satellites
Cheap and quick to produce, these digitally manufactured plasma sensors could help scientists predict the weather or study climate change.
School of Engineering second quarter 2022 awards
Faculty members recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes.
Explained: Why perovskites could take solar cells to new heights
This family of crystalline compounds is at the forefront of research seeking alternatives to silicon.
MIT engineers design surfaces that make water boil more efficiently
Systems used in many industries could save energy through these new surface treatments.
Ancient African smelting technique sparks anew at MIT
Building and working a clay-and-grass furnace, teachers and students learn more than how to turn ore into metal.
Researchers pioneer a new way to detect microbial contamination in cell cultures
An anomaly-detection model developed by SMART utilizes machine learning to quickly detect microbial contamination.
Donald Sadoway wins European Inventor Award for liquid metal batteries
The MIT professor's work could enable long-term storage of renewable energy.
MIT-Northpond Program created to advance innovation in engineering and life sciences
The five-year collaboration aims to accelerate the translation of breakthrough engineering and biology for human health.
QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2022-23
Earning the top spot for the 11th straight year, the Institute also places first in 12 subject areas.
Mobilizing across borders to address global challenges
MISTI Global Seed Funds program provides millions of dollars to advance international collaborations for MIT faculty.
New research center focused on brain-body relationship established at MIT
K. Lisa Yang Brain-Body Center to investigate the brain’s complex relationship with other body systems.
MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium announces recipients of inaugural MCSC Seed Awards
Twenty winning projects will link industry member priorities with research groups across campus to develop scalable climate solutions.
Researchers unveil a secret of stronger metals
Study shows what happens when crystalline grains in metals reform at nanometer scales, improving metal properties.