Design of miniature optical systems could lead to future cell phones that can detect viruses and more.

Crystallizing salts can grow “legs,” then tip over and fall away, potentially helping to prevent fouling of metal surfaces, researchers find.

A mechanical engineer brings her personal experiences to address human-centered problems and encourage 'compassionate design.'

Study explores the mechanical properties of these materials as they evolve from elastic gels to glassy solids.

The membrane’s structure could provide a blueprint for robust artificial tissues.

A team of MIT engineers has developed a navigational method for autonomous vehicles to navigate accurately in the Arctic Ocean without GPS.

Developing drugs that prevent this softening might impede tumors’ ability to spread.

Encapsulating modified bacteria in tough hydrogel spheres prevents them from spreading genes to other microbes.

System uses penetrative radio frequency to pinpoint items, even when they’re hidden from view.

MIT research combines machine learning with nanoparticle design for personalized drug delivery.