This nanodevice harnesses Coulomb drag to create electricity

A new device that is smaller than a human hair can generate electricity from the difference…

Startups generate inspiration and applause at Demo Day 2023

Anyone trying to get a feel for MIT’s culture of entrepreneurship would do well to start…

Unlocking global research potential

In today’s interconnected world, fostering global collaboration is essential in addressing complex challenges and advancing scientific…

Planning algorithm enables high-performance flight

A tailsitter is a fixed-wing aircraft that takes off and lands vertically (it sits on its…

Harnessing synthetic biology to make sustainable alternatives to petroleum products

Reducing our reliance on fossil fuels is going to require a transformation in the way we…

Addressing food insecurity in arid regions with an open-source evaporative cooling chamber design

Anyone who has ever perspired on a hot summer day understands the principle — and critical value —…

How Amazon Built Its Growth Ecosystem

Amazon just became the fourth tech company in the world to join the $1 trillion club…

Making property assessments as simple as snapping a picture

Property assessments sit at the center of home appraisals, insurance claims, renovation projects, and a number…

New test may predict Covid-19 immunity

Most people in the United States have some degree of immune protection against Covid-19, either from…

Making hydropower plants more sustainable

Growing up on a farm in Texas, there was always something for siblings Gia Schneider ’99…