A Tool Worthy of Batman's Utility Belt
A small, powerful rope-climbing device can pull a person up 30 stories in 30 seconds.
Stories Tagged "mit"
Self-Assembling Batteries
By measuring nanoscale forces, researchers learn to make lithium-ion batteries that pull themselves together.
Measuring the Uncertainty of Climate Change
Better models are rapidly defining the uncertainties ahead, says leading climate scientist Ronald Prinn.
Discovering Drugs with Bubbles
Using tiny bubbles to perform logical operations could lead to smart lab-on-a-chip devices for drug discovery and chemical and biological analyses.
The Nano Secret to Concrete
Researchers aim to cut carbon-dioxide emissions by shedding light on the nanostructure of cement.
Fueling Brain Research
A new program at MIT is developing the next generation of technologies to uncover the hidden secrets of our brain.
What Makes MIT's Network Tick?
Recommended: NetworkWorld's interview with Jeff Schiller.
Creating Ethanol from Trash
Researchers find a way to make liquid fuels from waste cheaply and without the pollution produced by earlier methods.
A Nano Solution to Increasing Bandwidth
MIT researchers develop microphotonic devices for communications, clearing the way for higher-performance optical networks.
