Reusing steel will reduce carbon emissions and lower the costs of construction John Ochsendorf, the Class of 1942 Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture at MIT, and Juliana Berglund-Brown SM ‘23, a PhD candidate in […]
New adhesive hydrogel coatings could prolong the lifespan of pacemakers, drug delivery depots, and other medical devices. […]
A new method could provide detailed information about internal structures, voids, and cracks, based solely on data about exterior conditions. […]
These tunable proteins could be used to create new materials with specific mechanical properties, like toughness or flexibility. […]
MIT engineers discover new carbonation pathways for creating more environmentally friendly concrete. […]
Fake seeds can cost farmers more than two-thirds of expected crop yields and threaten food security. Trackable silk labels could help. […]
Project will develop new materials characterization tools and technologies to assign unique identifiers to individual pearls. […]
A process that seeks feedback from human specialists proves more effective at optimization than automated systems working alone. […]
Analyses show stakeholders of all levels must get involved in decarbonizing pavements to reach climate goals. […]
An unexpected ancient manufacturing strategy may hold the key to designing concrete that lasts for millennia. The ancient Romans were masters of engineering, constructing vast networks of roads, aqueducts, ports, and massive buildings, whose remains have […]
Researchers have developed a biodegradable system based on silk to replace microplastics added to agricultural products, paints, and cosmetics. Microplastics, tiny particles of plastic that are now found worldwide in the air, water, and soil, are […]
Scientists fabricate new materials and sound from flame Anyone who has gazed at a candle flame feels the calming visual sensation it brings to a room. Fires physical behavior and mesmerizing flickering flame has fascinated humankind […]
Machine learning translates human language into materials Is our consciousness, thoughts, and words a state of matter or the result of our neurons creating a material reality? It’s a phenomenon of discovery that MIT scientists explored […]
New analysis could help identify optimal materials for the crisscrossing struts that bolster bridges, towers, and buildings. Buildings are a big contributor to global warming, not just in their ongoing operations but in the materials used […]
New research on ancient Roman concrete inspires durable and sustainable modern constructions Adapted from a press release by University of Utah . Find the original here. Concrete often begins to crack and crumble after a few […]
