MIT engineers build advanced microprocessor out of carbon nanotubes

New approach harnesses the same fabrication processes used for silicon chips, offers key advance toward next-generation computers.

Rob Matheson | MIT News Office • mit
Aug. 28, 2019 ~9 min

Ultrathin 3-D-printed films convert energy of one form into another

Low-cost “piezoelectric” films produce voltage when under strain, could be used for flexible electronic components and more.

Rob Matheson | MIT News Office • mit
Aug. 28, 2019 ~8 min


Microfluidics device helps diagnose sepsis in minutes

When time matters in hospitals, automated system can detect an early biomarker for the potentially life-threatening condition.

Rob Matheson | MIT News Office • mit
July 23, 2019 ~7 min

Kicking neural network automation into high gear

Algorithm designs optimized machine-learning models up to 200 times faster than traditional methods.

Rob Matheson | MIT News Office • mit
March 21, 2019 ~8 min

Giving keener “electric eyesight” to autonomous vehicles

On-chip system that detects signals at sub-terahertz wavelengths could help steer driverless cars through fog and dust.

Rob Matheson | MIT News Office • mit
Feb. 14, 2019 ~8 min

Converting Wi-Fi signals to electricity with new 2-D materials

Device made from flexible, inexpensive materials could power large-area electronics, wearables, medical devices, and more.

Rob Matheson | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 28, 2019 ~7 min

To guide cancer therapy, device quickly tests drugs on tumor tissue

Inexpensive 3-D-printed microfluidics device could be used to personalize cancer treatment.

Rob Matheson | MIT News Office • mit
Dec. 12, 2018 ~9 min

Engineers produce smallest 3-D transistor yet

Process that modifies semiconductor material atom by atom could enable higher-performance electronics.

Rob Matheson | MIT News Office • mit
Dec. 7, 2018 ~8 min


Spotlight on engineering staff | MIT News

The School of Engineering gives its 2018 Infinite Mile Awards for exceptional service and support.

School of Engineering • mit
May 30, 2018 ~2 min

Neural networks everywhere | MIT News

New chip reduces neural networks’ power consumption by up to 95 percent, making them practical for battery-powered devices.

Larry Hardesty | MIT News Office • mit
Feb. 13, 2018 ~6 min

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