A new kind of chemical ‘glue’
Method for attaching molecules to metal surfaces could find applications in medicine, electronics and other fields.
Stephen Lippard wins faculty’s Killian Award
Chemist recognized for groundbreaking studies of inorganic molecules.
Secret of efficient photosynthesis is decoded
MIT researchers find that the key to purple bacteria’s light-harvesting prowess lies in highly symmetrical molecules.
Four MIT professors elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Field, Kac, Vogan and Walker bring to 76 the number of Institute faculty who are NAS members.
Emily Wick PhD '51, MIT's first female professor to earn tenure, dies at 91
Chemist and nutrition scientist was a pioneer in women's rights on campus and loved sailing.
OCW provides challenges for talented young student
Indian teen Tuhin Bagi uses MIT OpenCourseWare to enhance his studies and set his sights on future endeavors.
New solar-cell design based on dots and wires
MIT researchers improve efficiency of quantum-dot photovoltaic system by adding a forest of nanowires.
MIT researchers develop solar-to-fuel roadmap for crystalline silicon
New analysis points the way to optimizing efficiency of an integrated system for harvesting sunlight to make storable fuel.
Research update: Chemists find help from nature in fighting cancer
Study of several dozen compounds based on a fungal chemical shows potent anti-tumor activity.
MIT researchers improve quantum-dot performance
New production method could enable everything from more efficient computer displays to enhanced biomedical testing.
Mapping the living cell
New technique pinpoints protein locations, helping scientists figure out their functions.
MIT researchers discover a new kind of magnetism
Experiments demonstrate ‘quantum spin liquid,’ which could have applications in new computer memory storage.
Inspiration from a porcupine’s quills
Understanding the mechanisms behind quill penetration and extraction could help engineers design better medical devices.
Stronger than a speeding bullet
New tests of nanostructured material could lead to better armor against everything from gunfire to micrometeorites.
A step toward stronger polymers
Counting loops that weaken materials could help researchers eliminate structural flaws.