Science

MIT Workshop Explores Raman Spectroscopy's Potential

Hands-on session showcases versatile materials analysis technique with applications from law enforcement to art restoration.

MIT Develops Plastic-Based Home Construction Tech

Researchers recycle "dirty" plastic into lightweight, durable building materials.

UO Students Shine in Merino Wool Design Contest

Five UO students named finalists in prestigious global competition for innovative athletic apparel using natural wool fibers

MIT Professor Li-Huei Tsai to Step Down as Picower Institute Director

Tsai will refocus on research and teaching after 16 years leading the renowned neuroscience institute.

Research Unveils System Controlling MicroRNA Destruction

Cells rely on microRNAs to regulate gene expression, and a new study shows how they carefully control the lifespan of these tiny molecules.

MIT scientists discover gut protein that traps and kills dangerous bacteria

Intelectin-2 reinforces the mucus barrier and neutralizes antibiotic-resistant pathogens

Harvard Unveils Device to Actively Control Light Chirality

Twisted photonic crystals and MEMS technology enable real-time adjustment of light's 'handedness'.

Roadmap Unveiled for Engineering Light Combs

Harvard researchers develop new model for designing compact, programmable electro-optic microcombs on thin-film lithium niobate chips.

Harvard Researchers Create Tunable Chip-Scale Device to Control Light's Handedness

The breakthrough opens new possibilities for advanced chiral sensing, optical communication, and quantum photonics.