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MIT Creates Synthetic Amber for DNA Storage
Researchers at MIT have introduced a polymer that stores DNA at room temperature, bypassing the need for costly…
Turning Brewery Waste Into a Water Purification Powerhouse
Engineered yeast-containing hydrogel capsules could be used to remove lead from contaminated water rapidly and inexpensively. The work,…
MIT Unveils Game-Changing Sensor for Toxic Gas Detection
By David L. Chandler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology May 17, 2024 MIT researchers have developed a novel gas…
“Neutronic Molecules” – Neutrons Meet Quantum Dots in Groundbreaking MIT Discovery
By David L. Chandler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology April 16, 2024 MIT researchers have discovered that neutrons can…
MIT’s Revolutionary CO2 Conversion Technology
MIT chemical engineers have created an efficient method to convert carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, using a DNA-tethered…
MIT’s New Organic Battery Material Could Revolutionize Electric Vehicles
A new MIT battery material could offer a more sustainable way to power electric cars. Instead of cobalt…
New MIT Model Predicts Transition States With Unprecedented Speed
MIT chemists have developed a computational model that can rapidly predict the structure of the transition state of…
MIT Chemists Unveil Proton Transfer Secrets
Applying an electric potential causes a proton to transfer from a hydronium ion (at right) to an electrode’s…
MIT Chemists Synthesize Colorful Organic Molecules
MIT researchers have improved the stability of acenes, molecules with potential in semiconductors and light-emitting diodes. This breakthrough…
Transforming Agriculture With Microbial Fertilizers
MIT chemists are reducing the carbon footprint of chemical fertilizers by using nitrogen-fixing bacteria as a sustainable alternative.…