Nanoscience and nanotechnology
Breaking the law, at the nanoscale
July 29, 2009
Bringing objects close together can boost radiation heat transfer, according to new study that shows breakdown in Planck's law
A fabric with vision
July 8, 2009
Researchers create flexible lensless camera from web of light-detecting fibers
A new approach to engineering for extreme environments
June 24, 2009
Scientist creates model to design radiation-resistant materials
Also labeled: Energy, Materials science
Small materials, big potential
June 1, 2009
MIT-INL to tackle several nano-research projectsMIT Engineering and the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory launch research collaboration
May 30, 2009
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, Materials science
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
It's a fine line
April 9, 2009
New method could lead to narrower chip patterns
New material could lead to faster chips
March 19, 2009
Graphene may solve communications speed limit
'Nanostitching' could lead to much stronger airplane skins, more
March 5, 2009
Work could make airplane skins, other products 10 times stronger at a nominal additional cost
Also labeled: Aeronautical and astronautical engineering
Gold particles deliver more than just glitter
December 30, 2008
Nanoparticles could carry drugs to treat cancer, other diseases
Nanotubes sniff out cancer agents in living cells
December 14, 2008
Chemical engineers use carbon nanotubes to monitor chemotherapy, detect toxins at the single-molecule level
2008-09 Xerox MIT fellows celebrated
November 12, 2008
Also labeled: Electrical engineering and electronics, Environment
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
Also labeled: Chemistry and chemical engineering, Energy, Materials science, Mechanical engineering, Physics
CMSE wins six-year, $19.2m NSF grant
September 23, 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
Protection built to scale--fish scale, that is
July 27, 2008
Primitive 'dinosaur eel' could inspire future body armor
MIT reports finer lines for microchips
July 8, 2008
Advance could lead to next-generation computer chips, solar cells, more.
Experts describe promise of nanotech for cancer detection, more
June 30, 2008
Also labeled: Cancer, Special events and guest speakers
Cancer symposium to focus on nanotechnology
June 24, 2008
Also labeled: Cancer, Special events and guest speakers
MIT team develops better X-ray nanomirrors
June 9, 2008
Nanotechnology will enhance future telescopes
Also labeled: Space, astronomy and planetary science
MIT develops a 'paper towel' for oil spills
May 30, 2008
Nanowire mesh can absorb up to 20 times its weight in oil
Hope on the horizon: Life Extension
May 21, 2008






















