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Researchers construct molecular nanofibers that are stronger than steel

January 25, 2021

Researchers have designed small molecules that spontaneously form nanoribbons when water is added. These molecules include a Kevlar-inspired “aramid” domain in their design, which fixes each molecule in place and leads to nanoribbons that are stronger than steel.

Controlling drug activity with light

January 5, 2021

New diagnostic tool can detect scarred or fatty liver tissue

December 3, 2020

Researchers develop new gelatin microcarrier for cell production

November 17, 2020

DMSE researchers use physics technology to develop rapid COVID-19 test

November 9, 2020

Turning diamond into metal

October 20, 2020

Why shaving dulls even the sharpest of razors

August 19, 2020

A wizard of ultrasharp imaging: Frances Ross

July 13, 2020

Engineers use “DNA origami” to identify vaccine design rules

June 30, 2020

New design enables tens of thousands of artificial brain synapses to be put on a single chip

June 16, 2020

The rapidly unfolding future of smart fabrics

May 22, 2020

Carbon Building Blocks

April 24, 2020

Coal could someday be used to make a variety of useful devices, researchers suggest.

Researchers achieve remote control of hormone release

April 22, 2020

Using magnetic nanoparticles, scientists stimulate the adrenal gland in rodents to control release of hormones linked to stress.

New technique reveals how crystals form on surfaces

April 6, 2020

3.155/6.152: The first undergraduate users of MIT.nano

April 6, 2020

How do crystals form on surfaces?

April 1, 2020

DNA-based self-assembling system sheds light on processes essential for semiconductors and nanotechnology.

Deep learning for mechanical property evaluation

March 18, 2020

Enhancing cancer immunotherapy with nanomedicine

February 14, 2020

New electrode design may lead to more powerful batteries

February 5, 2020

Researchers discover a new way to control infrared light

February 3, 2020

ILP Feature: Polina Anikeeva

October 22, 2019

New opportunities from nanoscale materials

October 18, 2019

Ultrathin coating to protect 2-D materials from corrosion

October 16, 2019

Nanoscale batteries use water-splitting technology

August 20, 2019

New technique streamlines fabrication of 2D circuits

August 19, 2019