Nanoscience and nanotechnology

Beyond jewelry: Engineering new uses for goldMIT researchers see precious metal's value in war on cancer, other applications

MIT engineers work toward cell-sized batteriesMicrobatteries could power tomorrow's miniature devices

Protection built to scale--fish scale, that isPrimitive 'dinosaur eel' could inspire future body armor

MIT reports finer lines for microchipsAdvance could lead to next-generation computer chips, solar cells, more.

Experts describe promise of nanotech for cancer detection, more

MIT team develops better X-ray nanomirrorsNanotechnology will enhance future telescopes

Stripes key to nanoparticle drug delivery

Super-sensitive and small: New MIT detector uses nanotubes to sense deadly gases

MIT develops a 'paper towel' for oil spillsNanowire mesh can absorb up to 20 times its weight in oil

Boston College, MIT researchers achieve dramatic increase in thermoelectric efficiencyNanotech advance heralds new era in heating, cooling and power generation

MIT creates gecko-inspired bandage

Suresh to receive 2008 Eringen Medal of the Society of Engineering Science

Sculpted 3-D particles could aid diagnostics, tissue engineering

Thermoelectric materials are one key to energy savingsResearchers jumpstart old field with new approach

Remote-control nanoparticles deliver drugs directly into tumors

MIT works toward 'smart' optical microchipsLight-powered micro-machines could advance telecommunications

MIT develops 'tractor beam' for manipulation of cells on siliconTool could manipulate tiny objects on a chip

MIT works toward safer gene therapyBiodegradable polymers replace viruses to deliver genes

Goodbye wires!MIT team experimentally demonstrates wireless power transfer, potentially useful for powering laptops, cell phones without cords

Nanotech gives thermoelectricity a new glow

New MIT technique weighs single living cellsOne promising application is creation of a cheap and robust device to monitor CD4 cell numbers in AIDS patients