Vibrating atoms make robust qubits, physicists find

The new qubits stay in “superposition” for up to 10 seconds, and could make a promising foundation for quantum computers.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 26, 2022 ~8 min

Physicists watch as ultracold atoms form a crystal of quantum tornadoes

The new observations record a key crossover from classical to quantum behavior.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 5, 2022 ~7 min


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

Giving bug-like bots a boost

A new fabrication technique produces low-voltage, power-dense artificial muscles that improve the performance of flying microrobots.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
Dec. 16, 2021 ~8 min

An energy-storage solution that flows like soft-serve ice cream

Researchers make the case for a semisolid electrochemical compound as a cost-efficient, grid-scale battery backup for wind and solar power.

Leda Zimmerman | MIT Energy Initiative • mit
Nov. 30, 2021 ~10 min

How ultracold, superdense atoms become invisible

A new study confirms that as atoms are chilled and squeezed to extremes, their ability to scatter light is suppressed.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 18, 2021 ~7 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

A universal system for decoding any type of data sent across a network

New chip eliminates the need for specific decoding hardware, could boost efficiency of gaming systems, 5G networks, the internet of things, and more.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
Sept. 9, 2021 ~7 min


Making catalytic surfaces more active to help decarbonize fuels and chemicals

A new approach increases the efficiency of chemical reactions that are key to many industrial processes.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Sept. 7, 2021 ~6 min

Sweat-proof “smart skin” takes reliable vitals, even during workouts and spicy meals

The design could lead to conformable wearable monitors to track skin cancer and other conditions.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
June 30, 2021 ~7 min

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