MIT researchers work to discover biodegradable polyesters, with support from the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium, J-WAFS, and DIC Corp.

A record-breaking number of presenters flock to the MIT event’s poster competition; topics range from synthetic mucus to nature-inspired design.

Rob Macfarlane synthesizes new composite materials by manipulating their structure at the nanometer scale.

Using bottlebrush-shaped particles, researchers can identify and deliver synergistic combinations of cancer drugs.

Students are driving innovative research to promote water and food security for all.

“Robotic” textiles could help performers and athletes train their breathing, and potentially help patients recovering from postsurgery breathing changes.

Tulle-like DefeXtiles can be 3D printed with no custom software or hardware.

New method for producing thermoset plastics allows them to be broken down more easily after use.

Polymer may pave the way for drugs to which bacteria are significantly less resistant, a breakthrough that could save hundreds of thousands of lives per year.

New material should be relatively easy to produce at an industrial scale, researchers say.