Could we make cars out of petroleum residue?

As the world struggles to improve the efficiency of cars and other vehicles in order to…

Handheld surgical robot can help stem fatal blood loss

After a traumatic accident, there is a small window of time when medical professionals can apply…

Q&A: Climate Grand Challenges finalists on accelerating reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions

This is the second article in a four-part interview series highlighting the work of the 27…

Using soap to remove micropollutants from water

Imagine millions of soapy sponges the size of human cells that can clean water by soaking…

Life Sciences Supermind Report outlines proposed solutions to re-imagine the global health ecosystem

The Covid-19 pandemic sent shockwaves through the life science ecosystem, uniting the scientific community with a…

MIT Energy Initiative launches the Future Energy Systems Center

The MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) has launched a new research consortium — the Future Energy Systems…

An all-in-one approach to diabetes treatment

Before consuming a meal, many people with diabetes need to inject themselves with insulin. This is…

Method for delivering immune system-stimulating drugs may enhance cancer immunotherapy

Stimulating the body’s immune system to attack tumors is a promising way to treat cancer. Scientists…

MIT engineers produce the world’s longest flexible fiber battery

Researchers have developed a rechargeable lithium-ion battery in the form of an ultra-long fiber that could…

Illuminating the history and global story of antibiotics

When Rijul Kochhar arrived at MIT to begin his PhD studies, he was already certain about…