Materialkunde und Nanotechnologien am MIT
- Extracting hydrogen from rocksby Jason Sparapani | Department of Materials Science and Engineering on 8. April 2024 at 21:00
Iwnetim Abate aims to stimulate natural hydrogen production underground, potentially unearthing a new path to a cheap, carbon-free energy source.
- This 3D printer can figure out how to print with an unknown materialby Adam Zewe | MIT News on 8. April 2024 at 4:00
The advance could help make 3D printing more sustainable, enabling printing with renewable or recyclable materials that are difficult to characterize.
- Propelling atomically layered magnets toward green computersby Media Lab on 4. April 2024 at 19:30
MIT scientists have tackled key obstacles to bringing 2D magnetic materials into practical use, setting the stage for the next generation of energy-efficient computers.
- Unlocking new science with devices that control electric powerby Zach Winn | MIT News on 4. April 2024 at 4:00
Seron Electronics, founded by Mo Mirvakili PhD ’17, makes research equipment with applications including microelectronics, clean energy, optics, biomedicine, and beyond.
- MIT researchers discover “neutronic molecules”by David L. Chandler | MIT News on 3. April 2024 at 4:00
Study shows neutrons can bind to nanoscale atomic clusters known as quantum dots. The finding may provide insights into material properties and quantum effects.
- MIT researchers discover “neutronic molecules”by David L. Chandler | MIT News on 3. April 2024 at 4:00
Study shows neutrons can bind to nanoscale atomic clusters known as quantum dots. The finding may provide insights into material properties and quantum effects.
- A first-ever complete map for elastic strain engineeringby Peter Reuell | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering on 29. März 2024 at 16:00
New research by a team of MIT engineers offers a guide for fine-tuning specific material properties.
- A first-ever complete map for elastic strain engineeringby Peter Reuell | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering on 29. März 2024 at 16:00
New research by a team of MIT engineers offers a guide for fine-tuning specific material properties.
- “Life is short, so aim high”by Michaela Jarvis | MIT News on 29. März 2024 at 4:00
Professor Rafael Jaramillo relishes the challenge of developing new, environmentally beneficial semiconductor materials.
- VIAVI Solutions joins MIT.nano Consortiumby MIT.nano on 28. März 2024 at 15:45
International technology company becomes sustaining member of industry group.
- With a new experimental technique, MIT engineers probe the mechanisms of landslides and earthquakesby David L. Chandler | MIT News on 25. März 2024 at 19:00
The behavior of granular materials has been difficult to visualize, but a new method reveals their internal forces in 3D detail.
- Students explore career opportunities in semiconductorsby MIT.nano on 22. März 2024 at 19:45
Global Semiconductor Alliance’s Women’s Leadership Initiative provides inspiration and guidance to MIT students.
- Creative collisions: Crossing the art-science divideby Matilda Bathurst | Arts at MIT on 19. März 2024 at 19:40
A collaboration between ACT and MIT.nano, the class 4.373/4.374 (Creating Art, Thinking Science) asks what it really takes to cultivate dialogue between disciplines.
- Pushing material boundaries for better electronicsby Jennifer Chu | MIT News on 19. März 2024 at 4:00
Associate Professor Jeehwan Kim is exploring systems that could take over where silicon leaves off.
- Pushing material boundaries for better electronicsby Jennifer Chu | MIT News on 19. März 2024 at 4:00
Associate Professor Jeehwan Kim is exploring systems that could take over where silicon leaves off.
- Master bladesmith Bob Kramer’s lessons from the school of lifeby Jason Sparapani | Department of Materials Science and Engineering on 12. März 2024 at 21:10
In an MIT visit, the endlessly curious Kramer explained how he sampled careers from cook to circus clown before beginning the pursuit of mastery within his craft.
- Boosting student engagement and workforce development in microelectronicsby Microsystems Technology Laboratories on 12. März 2024 at 13:45
Northeast Microelectronics Coalition Hub funding will expand the reach of the Northeast Microelectronics Internship Program for first- and second-year college students.
- Reducing pesticide use while increasing effectivenessby David L. Chandler | MIT News on 12. März 2024 at 4:00
In field tests, MIT spinoff AgZen demonstrated that its feedback-optimized spraying system could halve the pesticide needs of farms and improve crop yields.
- MIT scientists use a new type of nanoparticle to make vaccines more powerfulby Anne Trafton | MIT News on 6. März 2024 at 19:00
Study shows metal-organic particles can both deliver vaccines and act as an adjuvant to generate a strong immune response at a lower dose.
- Power when the sun doesn’t shineby Deborah Halber | MIT Energy Initiative on 29. Februar 2024 at 21:45
With batteries based on iron and air, Form Energy leverages MIT research to incorporate renewables into the grid.
- Brain surgery training from an avatarby Becky Ham | MIT.nano on 29. Februar 2024 at 21:30
MIT.nano Immersion Lab works with AR/VR startup to create transcontinental medical instruction.
- Study unlocks nanoscale secrets for designing next-generation solar cellsby David L. Chandler | MIT News on 28. Februar 2024 at 10:00
The work will help researchers tune surface properties of perovskites, a promising alternative and supplement to silicon, for more efficient photovoltaics.
- Study unlocks nanoscale secrets for designing next-generation solar cellsby David L. Chandler | MIT News on 28. Februar 2024 at 10:00
The work will help researchers tune surface properties of perovskites, a promising alternative and supplement to silicon, for more efficient photovoltaics.
- MIT engineers 3D print the electromagnets at the heart of many electronicsby Adam Zewe | MIT News on 23. Februar 2024 at 5:00
The printed solenoids could enable electronics that cost less and are easier to manufacture — on Earth or in space.
- Nourishing the mind, hand, and stomachby Angelina Parrillo | MIT News correspondent on 23. Februar 2024 at 5:00
A love of food and cooking unlocked senior Branden Spitzer’s interest in materials science and engineering.
- Researchers harness 2D magnetic materials for energy-efficient computingby Adam Zewe | MIT News on 22. Februar 2024 at 5:00
An MIT team precisely controlled an ultrathin magnet at room temperature, which could enable faster, more efficient processors and computer memories.
- Researchers harness 2D magnetic materials for energy-efficient computingby Adam Zewe | MIT News on 22. Februar 2024 at 5:00
An MIT team precisely controlled an ultrathin magnet at room temperature, which could enable faster, more efficient processors and computer memories.
- Electrons become fractions of themselves in graphene, study findsby Jennifer Chu | MIT News on 21. Februar 2024 at 16:00
An exotic electronic state observed by MIT physicists could enable more robust forms of quantum computing.
- Play it again, Spirioby Nicole Estvanik Taylor | Arts at MIT on 21. Februar 2024 at 5:00
A piano that captures the data of live performance offers the MIT community new possibilities for studying and experimenting with music.
- Hitchhiking cancer vaccine makes progress in the clinicby Bendta Schroeder | Koch Institute on 15. Februar 2024 at 20:30
MIT spinout Elicio developed a vaccine based on a lymph node-targeting approach first developed at the Koch Institute. Phase 1 solid tumor clinical trial results are promising so far.
- Using AI to discover stiff and tough microstructuresby Rachel Gordon | MIT CSAIL on 14. Februar 2024 at 16:40
Innovative AI system from MIT CSAIL melds simulations and physical testing to forge materials with newfound durability and flexibility for diverse engineering uses.
- This ultrasound sticker senses changing stiffness of deep internal organsby Jennifer Chu | MIT News on 9. Februar 2024 at 19:15
The sticky, wearable sensor could help identify early signs of acute liver failure.
- MIT students win national materials design competitionby Lauren Paul | Department of Materials Science and Engineering on 8. Februar 2024 at 16:45
At the ASM Materials Education Foundation’s 2023 Undergraduate Design Competition, seniors Louise Anderfaas and Darsh Grewal design a super-strong aluminum plate for applications such as planes and cars.
- Technique could improve the sensitivity of quantum sensing devicesby Adam Zewe | MIT News on 8. Februar 2024 at 5:00
The method lets researchers identify and control larger numbers of atomic-scale defects, to build a bigger system of qubits.
- Technique could improve the sensitivity of quantum sensing devicesby Adam Zewe | MIT News on 8. Februar 2024 at 5:00
The method lets researchers identify and control larger numbers of atomic-scale defects, to build a bigger system of qubits.
- MADMEC winner creates “temporary tattoos” for T-shirtsby Zach Winn | MIT News on 6. Februar 2024 at 15:00
Me-Shirts, winner of the annual MIT materials science competition, has developed a biodegradable material than can be easily added and removed from shirts.
- MIT-led team receives funding to pursue new treatments for metabolic diseaseby Anne Trafton | MIT News on 5. Februar 2024 at 20:30
Awarded $65.67 million from ARPA-H, the researchers will work to develop ingestible capsules that deliver mRNA and electric stimuli to treat metabolic disorders such as diabetes.
- Nancy Hopkins awarded the National Academy of Sciences Public Welfare Medalby Bendta Schroeder | Koch Institute on 30. Januar 2024 at 21:25
The MIT professor emerita and pioneering molecular biologist is being honored for her advocacy for women in science.
- New MIT.nano equipment to accelerate innovation in “tough tech” sectorsby Zach Winn | MIT News on 30. Januar 2024 at 18:00
The advanced fabrication tools will enable the next generation of microelectronics and microsystems while bridging the gap from the lab to commercialization.
- MIT, Applied Materials, and the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition Hub to bring 200mm advanced research capabilities to MIT.nanoby MIT.nano on 30. Januar 2024 at 18:00
State-of-the-art toolset will bridge academic innovations and industry pathways to scale for semiconductors, microelectronics, and other critical technologies.
- DNA particles that mimic viruses hold promise as vaccinesby Anne Trafton | MIT News on 30. Januar 2024 at 10:00
Using a DNA-based scaffold carrying viral proteins, researchers created a vaccine that provokes a strong antibody response against SARS-CoV-2.
- Middle-school students meet a beam of electrons, and excitement resultsby Lauren Paul | Department of Materials Science and Engineering on 29. Januar 2024 at 22:00
EMERGE program ignites interest in science through hands-on electron microscopy.
- Middle-school students meet a beam of electrons, and excitement resultsby Lauren Paul | Department of Materials Science and Engineering on 29. Januar 2024 at 22:00
EMERGE program ignites interest in science through hands-on electron microscopy.
- Benchtop test quickly identifies extremely impact-resistant materialsby Jennifer Chu | MIT News on 29. Januar 2024 at 20:00
High-speed experiments can help identify lightweight, protective “metamaterials” for spacecraft, vehicles, helmets, or other objects.
- Benchtop test quickly identifies extremely impact-resistant materialsby Jennifer Chu | MIT News on 29. Januar 2024 at 20:00
High-speed experiments can help identify lightweight, protective “metamaterials” for spacecraft, vehicles, helmets, or other objects.
- School of Engineering fourth quarter 2023 awardsby School of Engineering on 26. Januar 2024 at 19:20
Faculty and researchers across MIT’s School of Engineering receive many awards in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
- Researchers demonstrate rapid 3D printing with liquid metalby Adam Zewe | MIT News on 25. Januar 2024 at 5:00
Their new technique can produce furniture-sized aluminum parts in only minutes.
- Capsid of HIV-1 behaves like cell’s cargo receptor to enter the nucleusby Lillian Eden | Department of Biology on 24. Januar 2024 at 18:45
Biologists demonstrate that HIV-1 capsid acts like a Trojan horse to pass viral cargo across the nuclear pore.
- Researchers improve blood tests’ ability to detect and monitor cancerby Anne Trafton | MIT News on 18. Januar 2024 at 19:00
The advance makes it easier to detect circulating tumor DNA in blood samples, which could enable earlier cancer diagnosis and help guide treatment.
- Shell joins MIT.nano Consortiumby MIT.nano on 9. Januar 2024 at 14:00
International energy company becomes sustaining member of industry group.