Mechanical engineering

Five MIT engineers named to National Academy of EngineeringSeveral Institute alumni also among 66 new members announced today.

New tool for analyzing solar-cell materialsWebsite offers a way of optimizing solar cell materials and production.

How spider webs achieve their strengthIt’s not just the strength of the silk itself, a new study finds; the silk’s way of stretching and the structure of the whole web help it resist damage.

Here comes the sunA new sunflower-inspired pattern increases concentrated solar efficiency.

Up, down and all aroundOne MIT senior traveled the planet’s most remote areas before landing at the Institute, where he now works on engineering better thermoelectric devices.

Kaitlyn Nealon named to Capital One Academic All-America Women's Soccer TeamSophomore defender becomes fourth player in the history of the women's soccer program to earn honor.

The new NSE strategyStrengthens core, opens boundaries; seeks better integration of technical and societal issues.

Living cells say: Can you hear me now?Researchers find that cells’ chemical signaling includes a way to tell whether signals are being received or not.

Helping robots hold onMIT researchers design a ‘controllable adhesion system’ for underwater robots.

Going with the flowBiomimetic pressure sensors help guide oceangoing vessels.