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Chemistry
New theory overcomes a longstanding polymer problem
Technique for calculating elasticity could aid design of new materials.
High-capacity nanoparticle
Particles that carry three or more drugs hold potential for targeted cancer therapy.
Stephen Lippard wins 2016 Welch Award
MIT professor of chemistry is honored for advancements in chemical research.
QS ranks MIT the world’s top university for 2016-17
Ranked No. 1 for the fifth straight year, the Institute also places first in 12 of 42 disciplines.
A new eye on the middle ear
Shortwave infrared instrument from MIT could see deeper, help improve diagnosis of ear infections.
J-WAFS Solutions program awards $750,000 in commercialization grants
Four new projects and one renewal receive $150,000 in funding for 2016-2017.
Needles that hit the right mark
New sensor could help anesthesiologists place needles for epidurals and other medical procedures.
MIT develops self-shading windows
New system can rapidly switch glass from transparent to dark — and keep it that way without power.
Research by MIT undergrad helps crack chemical mystery
Study finds enzyme “cannibalizes” itself to perform an essential reaction.
Analyzing dynamic proteins
Chemistry professor Mei Hong studies the structures of proteins embedded in cell membranes.
Chi Zhang wins Regeneron Prize for Creative Innovation
Established in 2013, the Regeneron Prize is the country’s most prestigious award a graduate student in the field can receive.
Seeing science
Workshop led by scientist and photographer Felice Frankel teaches researchers how to translate experiments into captivating images.
