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…
Model could help determine quarantine measures needed to…
Jennifer Chu CAMBRIDGE, Mass (MIT News Office) -- As Covid-19 infections soar across the U.S., some states are tightening restrictions and reinstituting quarantine measures to slow the virus’ spread. A model developed by MIT researchers shows…
Discovery suggests new promise for nonsilicon computer transistors
For decades, one material has so dominated the production of computer chips and transistors that the tech capital of the world — Silicon Valley — bears its name. But silicon’s reign may not last forever.…
New blended solar cells yield high power conversion…
Researchers at Hiroshima University in Japan have blended together various polymer and molecular semiconductors as photo-absorbers to create a solar cell with increased power efficiencies and electricity generation. These types of solar cells, known as…
Study identifies reasons for soaring nuclear plant cost…
David L. Chandler CAMBRIDGE, Mass., MIT News Office-- A new analysis by MIT researchers details many of the underlying issues that have caused cost overruns on new nuclear power plants in the U.S., which have soared…