Self-Assembling Tissues
Living Legos can be directed to form tissue-like structures.
Stories Tagged "mit"
A Better Solar Collector
A more efficient way to concentrate sunlight could reduce the cost of producing solar power.
Solving the Mystery of fMRI
Researchers determine which cells mediate the blood flow tracked in fMRI.
Adapting Websites to Users
Websites that change to fit the cognitive style of the user could be more effective at selling products online.
Mapping the Planets
A new LIDAR system could provide more data on distant planets.
Nano Sponge For Oil Spills
A nanowire membrane that sops up oil while repelling water could be used for cleaning up oil spills.
Pillowy Antibacterial Polymers
Researchers have discovered that if the films coating medical devices are soft enough, bacteria won't stick to them.
More-Powerful Fuel Cells
A cheap polymer material increases the power output of methanol fuel cells by 50 percent.
Faster Wireless Networks
Sending descriptions of data could be more efficient than sending the data itself.
$100 Laptop Gets Redesigned
The new machine will have dual touch screens--and cheaper hardware.
