Bones and Shells May Lead to a New Formula for Concrete
Engineers from MIT are seeking to redesign concrete by using bones and shells as blueprints for a stronger, more durable concrete. In a paper published…
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Dual-Phase Alloys Capable of High Strength and Ductility
Using a new strategy in the development of steel, scientists are able to create alloys capable of both high strength and ductility. For the steel…
New Nanoparticle Catalysts Improve Reactivity with Much Less Platinum
Using an atomically-thin coating of noble metal over a tiny particle made of a much more abundant and inexpensive material, MIT engineers have developed new…
New Approach Identifies Genetic Markers Linked to Complex Diseases
Researchers from MIT have developed a new approach that identifies genetic markers linked to complex diseases. Many diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and schizophrenia, tend…
New Debugging Method Finds 23 Undetected Security Flaws in Popular Web Applications
A new debugging system found 23 previously undiagnosed security flaws in 50 popular Web applications, and it took no more than 64 seconds to analyze…
MIT Researchers Create Perfect Nanoscrolls from Graphene Oxide
Using both low- and high-frequency ultrasonic techniques, scientists have fabricated nanoscrolls made from graphene oxide flakes. Water filters of the future may be made from…
A New Approach to Designing Hydrogen-Resistant Zirconium Alloys
Researchers from MIT have developed a new approach to designing hydrogen-resistant zirconium alloys, which could be useful in nuclear reactors. High-tech metal alloys are widely…
Astronomers Investigate the Mystery of Migrating ‘Hot Jupiters’
Using infrared light, NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope measured the extreme temperature swings of exoplanet HD 80606b. The last decade has seen a bonanza of exoplanet…
Engineers Design Calcium-Based Multi-Element for Liquid Batteries
In a newly published study, MIT researchers show that calcium can form the basis for both the negative electrode layer and the molten salt that…
NASA Spacecraft Map Gravity on Mars, Give Best View Yet Inside Mars
Scientists have used slight orbital fluctuations to map the gravity field of Mars, providing fresh insights into its crustal thickness, deep interior, and seasonal variations…
Sustainable Power Sources Based on High Efficiency Thermopower Wave Devices
Engineers from MIT have developed an alternative system for generating electricity, which harnesses heat and uses no metals or toxic materials. The batteries that power…
Scientists Reveal Amino Acids Supply Most Building Blocks for Tumor Cells
New research shows that amino acids, not glucose, account for the majority of cell mass in proliferating mammalian cells. Cancer cells are notorious for their…
Neuroscientists Discover a Behavioral State Gene That May be Linked to Autism
In a newly published study, neuroscientists from MIT reveal a gene that plays a critical role in controlling the switch between alternative behavioral states –…
MIT Research Shows How Diet Influences Colon Cancer
New research from MIT reveals ties high-fat diet to changes in intestinal stem cells, helping to explain an increased cancer risk. Over the past decade,…
New Microfluidic Screening Device May Speed Up DNA Insertion in Bacteria
In search of the ideal bacteria for use in a microbial fuel cell, researchers from MIT have developed a new microfluid device to quickly sort…
MIT Develops New Imaging System with Open-Ended Bundle of Optical Fibers
A new imaging system developed at the MIT Media Lab uses an open-ended bundle of optical fibers — no lenses, or protective housing needed. The…
MIT Researchers Identify Cells That Represent Feelings of Isolation
In a newly published study, MIT neuroscientists reveal how they identified a brain region that represents the feelings of loneliness. Humans, like all social animals,…
New Energy-Friendly Chip Can Perform Powerful AI Tasks
Engineers from MIT have designed a new chip to implement neural networks. It is 10 times as efficient as a mobile GPU, so it could…
