Researchers are developing a single injection that could help the heart heal after a heart attack, offering weeks of protection with one dose. The experimental therapy, led by scientists from Texas A&M University, Columbia University…
How to make a “perfect” solar absorber
New system aims to harness the full spectrum of available solar radiation. CAMBRIDGE, Mass--The key to creating a material that would be ideal for converting solar energy to heat is tuning the material’s spectrum of…
Know thy banker — it could keep you…
Study shows banks that have good working relationships with their customers reduce loan defaults. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- You’ve probably seen advertising campaigns in which banks describe how much their customer relationships matter to them. While such…
Send Your Name on NASA’s Journey to Mars,…
If only your name could collect frequent flyer miles. NASA is inviting the public to send their names on a microchip to destinations beyond low-Earth orbit, including Mars. Your name will begin its journey on…
Underwater robot for port security
Football-size robot can skim discreetly along a ship’s hull to seek hollow compartments concealing contraband. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Last week, at the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, MIT researchers unveiled an oval-shaped submersible robot,…