Understanding how ions flow in and out of the tiniest pores promises better energy storage devices

To model the inside of a supercapacitor, my team had to rework a common physics law that most high school students learn.

Ankur Gupta, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
May 28, 2024 ~8 min

Imperceptible sensors made from ‘electronic spider silk’ can be printed directly on human skin

Researchers have developed a method to make adaptive and eco-friendly sensors that can be directly and imperceptibly printed onto a wide range of biological

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 24, 2024 ~7 min


Turning up the heat on next-generation semiconductors

Research sheds light on the properties of novel materials that could be used in electronics operating in extremely hot environments.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
May 23, 2024 ~9 min

Adhesive coatings can prevent scarring around medical implants

New adhesive hydrogel coatings could prolong the lifespan of pacemakers, drug delivery depots, and other medical devices.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
May 22, 2024 ~7 min

Study: Under extreme impacts, metals get stronger when heated

The unexpected finding could be important for designing spacecraft shielding or in high-speed machining applications.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
May 22, 2024 ~7 min

Robotic palm mimics human touch

MIT CSAIL researchers enhance robotic precision with sophisticated tactile sensors in the palm and agile fingers, setting the stage for improvements in human-robot interaction and prosthetic technology.

Rachel Gordon | MIT CSAIL • mit
May 20, 2024 ~6 min

Researchers develop a detector for continuously monitoring toxic gases

The material could be made as a thin coating to analyze air quality in industrial or home settings over time.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
May 17, 2024 ~6 min

Elaine Liu: Charging ahead

The MIT senior calculates how renewables and EVs impact the grid.

Deborah Halber | MIT Energy Initiative • mit
May 16, 2024 ~8 min


New tool empowers users to fight online misinformation

The Trustnet browser extension lets individuals assess the accuracy of any content on any website.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
May 16, 2024 ~7 min

Scientists use generative AI to answer complex questions in physics

A new technique that can automatically classify phases of physical systems could help scientists investigate novel materials.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
May 16, 2024 ~8 min

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