Materials Science

A new stretchable hydrogel battery can withstand extreme conditions and still operate effectively, scientists say.

Quantum professionals around the world overwhelmingly agree that quantum utility will arrive within the next decade, according to a new survey by Economist Impact. Quantum utility ...

John Cassidy considers the history of the Luddite movement, the effects of innovation on employment, and the future economic disruptions that artificial intelligence might bring.

With the ability to stretch double its length and maintain performance, this toothpaste-textured battery could enable new applications as the world marches toward one trillion connected devices.

U.S. News and World Report ranked MIT's graduate engineering program No. 1 in the country for 2025-26. The MIT Sloan School of Management is ranked as the nation's No. 5 business school.

MIT alumna Vanessa Chan's Wulff Lecture explored materials innovation, commercialization, and career development, highlighting adoption readiness levels used by the U.S. Department of Energy and the path from research to real-world impact.

Across a remarkable range of academic disciplines, Berkeley's graduate programs are rated among the nation's best in the magazine's annual evaluation.

Melting moon dust, found at the bottom of astronaut's shoes, would save on costly, heavy transport of solar cells in space.

"DO NOT EAT." No matter how tempting you may find that little white packet at the bottom of your beef jerky package, it is not for human consumption. Silica gel…

Upending a long-held supposition, MIT researchers discovered that a common catalyst works by cycling between two different forms. The finding could lead to improved catalysts for industrial reactions.

This superalloy can withstand some enormous pressure.

A new algorithm has improved the ability of quantum computers to model new materials and chemicals by a factor of 10. That's according to its developer, UK startup Phasecraft. The ...

Apple's foldable iPhone may feature a liquid metal hinge, which offers unmatched durability and reduces display creasing for a seamless foldable experience.

Clear glass Pyrex cookware is practically an American icon. With its pleasing heft and remarkable resilience, these famous clear pans have been essential

Hinge will be made of metallic glass, chosen for its superior physical properties.

Increased focus from plans and investments will impact the way AI is utilized

Charge Robotics, founded by MIT alumni, created a system that automatically assembles and installs completed sections of solar farms on project sites.

Russia controls around 44 percent of the world's uranium enrichment capacity—meaning America should shore up its own nuclear fuel supply.

MIT scientists have imaged heat traveling as a wave, called "second sound," in superfluid quantum gas. This discovery could unlock mysteries of neutron stars and superconductors.

This circuit stacks featherweight solid-state batteries to boost voltage