MIT physicists find unexpected crystals of electrons in new ultrathin material

Rhombohedral pentalayer graphene joins a family of materials with exotic properties that may have other “relatives.”

Elizabeth A. Thomson | Materials Research Laboratory • mit
Feb. 26, 2025 ~6 min

Fiber computer allows apparel to run apps and “understand” the wearer

MIT researchers developed a fiber computer and networked several of them into a garment that learns to identify physical activities.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Feb. 26, 2025 ~11 min


Chip-based system for terahertz waves could enable more efficient, sensitive electronics

Researchers developed a scalable, low-cost device that can generate high-power terahertz waves on a chip, without bulky silicon lenses.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Feb. 20, 2025 ~7 min

Can deep learning transform heart failure prevention?

A deep neural network called CHAIS may soon replace invasive procedures like catheterization as the new gold standard for monitoring heart health.

Alex Ouyang | Abdul Latif Jameel Clinic for Machine Learning in Health • mit
Feb. 10, 2025 ~8 min

This fast and agile robotic insect could someday aid in mechanical pollination

With a new design, the bug-sized bot was able to fly 100 times longer than prior versions.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Jan. 15, 2025 ~8 min

Fast control methods enable record-setting fidelity in superconducting qubit

The advance holds the promise to reduce error-correction resource overhead.

Sandi Miller | Department of Physics • mit
Jan. 14, 2025 ~10 min

Physicists measure quantum geometry for the first time

The work opens new avenues for understanding and manipulating electrons in materials.

Elizabeth A. Thomson | Materials Research Laboratory • mit
Jan. 13, 2025 ~6 min

Noninvasive imaging method can penetrate deeper into living tissue

Using high-powered lasers, this new method could help biologists study the body’s immune responses and develop new medicines.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Dec. 11, 2024 ~9 min


Photonic processor could enable ultrafast AI computations with extreme energy efficiency

This new device uses light to perform the key operations of a deep neural network on a chip, opening the door to high-speed processors that can learn in real-time.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Dec. 2, 2024 ~8 min

How can electrons can split into fractions of themselves?

Physicists surprised to discover electrons in pentalayer graphene can exhibit fractional charge. New study suggests how this could work.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
Nov. 18, 2024 ~8 min

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