MIT engineers produce the world’s longest flexible fiber battery

The rechargeable battery can be woven and washed, and could provide power for fiber-based electronic devices and sensors.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Dec. 20, 2021 ~7 min

Sensor based on quantum physics could detect SARS-CoV-2 virus

Mathematical simulations show the new approach may offer faster, cheaper, and more accurate detection, including identifying new variants.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Dec. 20, 2021 ~5 min


Radio-frequency wave scattering improves fusion simulations

By incorporating the scattering of RF waves into fusion simulations, MIT physicists improve heating and current drive predictions for fusion plasmas.

Paul Rivenberg | Plasma Science and Fusion Center • mit
Nov. 10, 2021 ~6 min

Creating dynamic symmetry in quantum systems

MIT researchers develop a new way to control and measure energy levels in a diamond crystal; could improve qubits in quantum computers.

Matthew Hutson | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
Oct. 28, 2021 ~6 min

MIT-designed project achieves major advance toward fusion energy

New superconducting magnet breaks magnetic field strength records, paving the way for practical, commercial, carbon-free power.

David Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Sept. 8, 2021 ~12 min

A peculiar state of matter in layers of semiconductors

In a study that could benefit quantum computing, researchers show a superlattice embedded with nanodots may be immune from dissipating energy to the environment.

Matthew Hutson | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
Aug. 19, 2021 ~6 min

Why boiling droplets can race across hot oily surfaces

The commonplace phenomenon, now quantified for the first time, could be harnessed for many useful applications.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Aug. 12, 2021 ~7 min

Using graphene foam to filter toxins from drinking water

MIT-led research team fashions graphene foam into device that can extract uranium and other heavy metals from tap water.

Leda Zimmerman | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
Aug. 4, 2021 ~8 min


Manipulating magnets in the quest for fusion

After decades of plasma physics research, Senior Research Scientist Brian LaBombard is taking on magnets for MIT’s new fusion effort.

Paul Rivenberg | Plasma Science and Fusion Center • mit
July 20, 2021 ~7 min

Infrared cameras and artificial intelligence provide insight into boiling

MIT researchers train a neural network to predict a “boiling crisis,” with potential applications for cooling computer chips and nuclear reactors.

Matthew Hutson | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
July 7, 2021 ~6 min

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