For stronger, lighter, cheaper materials, scroll up | MIT News
Researchers create perfect nanoscrolls from graphene’s imperfect form.
April 12, 2016 • ~7 min
Nuh Gedik: Peering into the heart of matter | MIT News
MIT physicist uses laser beams to study exotic electronic phenomena at high speeds.
April 11, 2016 • ~6 min
Seeking inspiration from ancient technologies | MIT News
New fieldwork program in civil and environmental engineering takes students to Italy for a lesson in ancient infrastructure and materials.
April 6, 2016 • ~8 min
Faculty highlight: Joseph Checkelsky | MIT News
Synthesizing new physics: Assistant professor blends materials science and solid state physics to uncover new properties linked to collective behavior of electrons.
March 16, 2016 • ~14 min
Well-maintained roadways improve fuel efficiency | MIT News
Research aims to encourage decision makers to think of infrastructure as part of the solution in a carbon constrained environment.
Feb. 29, 2016 • ~6 min
Riddle of cement’s structure is finally solved | MIT News
Findings may guide development of formulas to make the material more durable, less CO2-intensive.
Feb. 8, 2016 • ~6 min
Uncovering the secrets of elastin’s flexibility | MIT News
Protein that gives blood vessels and skin their stretchability has its molecular properties revealed.
Feb. 5, 2016 • ~7 min
Radiation physics today for materials science tomorrow | MIT News
In the 2016 Del Favero Doctoral Thesis Prize Lecture, Mingda Li PhD '15 describes how radiation can help us understand and design new materials.
Feb. 3, 2016 • ~4 min
Faculty highlight: Liang Fu | MIT News
MIT theoretical physicist’s research bridges abstract math and exotic computing materials.
Feb. 3, 2016 • ~15 min
New chip fabrication approach | MIT News
Depositing different materials within a single chip layer could lead to more efficient computers.
Jan. 27, 2016 • ~6 min
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