Surprising turns in magnetic thin films could lead to better data storage

MIT researchers discover efficient control of magnetism in chiral ferromagnets.
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- SSRC Lecture: Developing Processes for Understanding Complex Sociotechnical Systems: Are We There Yet?
- A seminar led by Prof. Joseph M. Sussman held on Feb. 6, 2013.

- Benard Gordon Lecture
- Lecture by Bernard Gordon, founder of the Benard M. Gordon - MIT Engineering Leadership Program. On April 5, 2013, he shared his ideas about engineeri...

- TEDxBeaconStreet: Science Should Be a Story — Tyler DeWitt
- PhD candidate Tyler DeWitt discusses how scientists could better focus on communicating their main ideas through appealing narratives.

- Materials Science at the Heart of MIT
- This video gives a quick overview of the department and its lab-centered curriculum.
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Printing artificial bone

Researchers develop method to design synthetic materials and quickly turn the design into reality using computer optimization and 3-D printing.
Making alternative fuels cheaper

Chemical engineers’ new synthesis could make biofuel more appealing for mass production.
Holding the salt

MIT graduate student David Cohen-Tanugi works to improve water filtration, desalination.
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