Seeing the Light
Aging Brain Initiative researchers discover a potential Alzheimer's therapy
The Writers: Elizabeth Dougherty
Hot Shots
MIT postdocs deliver a disruptive rapid vaccine development platform
Color Decoder
Looking deeper into the brain to understand how color meshes with forms and faces
Energizer
An engineer/MBA applies new carbon capture technology to the fossil fuel industry
Understanding the Aging Brain
New research from Li-Huei Tsai's lab suggests the immune system may play a role in Alzheimer's disease.
The Science of Subtlety
Ibrahim Cissé examines the mysteries of interactions between biomolecules.
Rocks for Crops
Antoine Allanore’s work focuses on sustainably extracting metals from ore.
Weapons Sensor Technology Detects Rotten Meat, Ripe Fruit
Tim Swager has created tiny sensors that can detect rotting meat and ripe fruit.
Charging Ahead: A New Method for Wireless Power Transfer
John Joannopoulos pioneers wireless cell phone charging.
Microbiome Research: A New Frontier in Medicine
Understanding the microbiome's role in human diseases.