Materials science
Spinning at the nanoscale
May 5, 2009
Electrospun fibers could be used for protective clothing, wearable power and more
Also labeled: Chemistry and chemical engineering, Nanoscience and nanotechnology
A material for all seasons
May 4, 2009
MIT teams finding many uses for graphene, the newest form of carbon
Targeting tumors using tiny gold particles
May 4, 2009
Gold nanorods could detect, treat cancer
Eight from MIT elected to AAAS
April 20, 2009
MIT spinoff gets Detroit contract
April 8, 2009
Chrysler selects A123Systems batteries for new line of electric and hybrid cars
Also labeled: Electrical engineering and electronics, Technology and society
New material could lead to faster chips
March 19, 2009
Graphene may solve communications speed limit
Manufacturing inefficiency
March 17, 2009
Study sees 'alarming' use of energy, materials in newer manufacturing processes
Re-engineered battery material could lead to rapid recharging of many devices
March 11, 2009
Beltway for electrical energy solves long-standing problem
Physicists discover surprising variation in superconductors
January 27, 2009
Work may lead to understanding of new class of materials
Solving the mysteries of metallic glass
December 18, 2008
New understanding could lead to significant new materials
Also labeled: Global
Finding better materials for solar cells
December 10, 2008
New research could lead to cheaper cells with vast potential
Cima named faculty director of Lemelson-MIT Program
December 5, 2008
Succeeding Flemings as of Jan. 1, 2009
Ortiz named National Security Science and Engineering Fellow
November 26, 2008
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, National relations and service
Boosting the power of solar cells
November 26, 2008
New research could lead to higher output, lower cost
Baby steps
November 24, 2008
Engineers show how tiny cell proteins generate force to 'walk'
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Mechanical engineering
A new class of catalysts
November 16, 2008
Tiny backpacks for cells
November 6, 2008
Polymer patches could ferry drugs, assist in cancer diagnosis
Also labeled: Cancer, Chemistry and chemical engineering
Two faculty among Popular Science's 'Brilliant 10'
October 14, 2008
Team takes first atomic-scale compositional images of fuel-cell nanoparticles
October 2, 2008
Work could lead to better catalysts for eco-friendly energy storage devices
CMSE wins six-year, $19.2m NSF grant
September 23, 2008
Sun-tracking device wins student prize
September 19, 2008
Window coatings, wind generators and power unit also win
MITEI awards second round of seed grants
September 18, 2008
Kennedy's Portable Light wins Tech Award
September 9, 2008
Chiang challenges freshmen to follow their passions
August 26, 2008
Beyond jewelry: Engineering new uses for gold
August 22, 2008
MIT researchers see precious metal's value in war on cancer, other applications
MIT engineers work toward cell-sized batteries
August 20, 2008
Microbatteries could power tomorrow's miniature devices
Building microchips from the bottom up
August 14, 2008
MIT develops novel self-assembly method that could break size barrier
Protection built to scale--fish scale, that is
July 27, 2008
Primitive 'dinosaur eel' could inspire future body armor
Getting wrapped up in solar textiles
June 9, 2008
MIT lecturer focuses on flexible photovoltaic materials
Also labeled: Architecture, Energy























