MIT researchers imagine that their technology can also generate a concrete roadway that recharges electric cars as they travel over the road infused with their supercapacitor mixture.

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using an attachable patch to the bra, the wearable ultrasound scanner developed by MIT researchers takes images of the breast tissue in various angles.

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the exhibition delves into the intersection of design and microbial life, unveiling the hidden artistry of these ancient communities.

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the stool assembles like a puzzle and balances on just two legs, seating people back to back to rekindle human interaction.

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mit mad offers opportunities for students destined to make a real-world impact in fields such as sustainability, architecture, and social justice.

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the study led by MIT untangles the mystery of this ultra-strong concrete, by shedding light on previously overlooked abilities.

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the kinetic machine acts as a pulsating organ pressing against its ribcage.

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‘sueños con earth/concrete’ explores the future of affordable housing by minimizing the material impact of existing construction methods.

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the superthin solar cells from MIT can generate 18 times more power per kilogram and are ideal for rescue operations in remote places.

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the MIT researchers’ study shows potential that their new robots can construct, move, lift, and manipulate objects on their own.

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