Researchers in Japan say they have found a way to recycle coloured plastics without losing quality — a breakthrough that could help tackle growing waste problems. Packaging often uses bright colours to attract buyers, but…
Researcher finds how cancer cells spreads
In a study published in Nature Communications, cancer researchers at Kanazawa University identify mechanisms by which malignant tumor cells extend their toxicity to distinct cell types and in turn help them spread. Most tumors consist…
Machine-learning approach to finding treatment options for Covid-19
Researchers develop a system to identify drugs that might be repurposed to fight the coronavirus in elderly patients. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.(MIT News office) -- When the Covid-19 pandemic struck in early 2020, doctors and researchers rushed to…
Elastomers develop stronger bonds of attachment
Molecular interactions within gels and rubbers can be controlled to fabricate stronger and more elastic materials. Elastomers are the soft, elastic materials, like gels and rubbers, that are found in automobile and airplane parts, in…
Nanowire could provide a stable, easy-to-make superconducting transistor
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.(MIT News Office)-- Superconductors — materials that conduct electricity without resistance — are remarkable. They provide a macroscopic glimpse into quantum phenomena, which are usually observable only at the atomic level. Beyond their physical peculiarity,…