A new sensor detects harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water
The technology could offer a cheap, fast way to test for PFAS, which have been linked to cancer and other health problems.
Read the ArticleNew exhibits showcase trailblazing MIT women
Materials from MIT’s Distinctive Collections reveal stories of women at the Institute.
Read the ArticleSchool of Science announces 2024 Infinite Expansion Awards
Nine postdocs and research scientists honored for contributions to the Institute.
Read the ArticleRandom Acts of Kindness Week 2024
Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week is a time dedicated to connecting members of the MIT community through small acts of kindness.
Read the ArticleEight from MIT named 2024 Sloan Research Fellows
Professor Xiao Wang is among those honored for creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments.
Read the ArticleStudy unlocks nanoscale secrets for designing next-generation solar cells
The work will help researchers tune surface properties of perovskites, a promising alternative and supplement to silicon, for more efficient photovoltaics.
Read the ArticleInspiring Tomorrow’s Innovators: First Year Students Make Unique Penicillins
5.301 Laboratory Chemistry Techniques provides undergraduate first year students a lab experience from theory to useful products in antibiotic synthesis.
Read the ArticleGraduate Student Spotlight: Ashton Davis
Chemistry Graduate Student Ashton Davis describes his research and answers 20 random questions as part of the Graduate Student Spotlight series.
Read the ArticleWith just a little electricity, MIT researchers boost common catalytic reactions
Applying a small voltage to a catalyst can increase the rates of reactions used in petrochemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacture, and other processes.
Read the ArticleMoungi Bawendi delivers Nobel Lecture to the MIT Community
On Thursday, February 8, members of the MIT Community and alumni were treated to a lecture by 2023 Nobel Laureate Professor Moungi Bawendi.
Read the ArticleDr. Jill Alty brings to life a new conference to showcase polymer research by women
The inaugural Polymer Women Empowerment & Research (PoWER) conference will be held at Northwestern University from July 11-12, 2024.
Read the ArticleMIT community members honored with 2024 Franklin Institute Awards
Two professors and three additional alumni recognized for “dreaming up solutions to global challenges — advancing health, sustainability, and human connection.”
Read the ArticleMiddle-school students meet a beam of electrons, and excitement results
EMERGE program ignites interest in science through hands-on electron microscopy.
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