Color Meets Bio-inspired Metamaterials
Diatoms, which are microscopic unicellular algae often referred to as “jewels of the sea” and “living opals,” have a fascinating nanoscale porous structure on their silica exoskeletons called frustules. These structures display vibrant colors and intricate patterns. In work featured on the cover of Advanced Materials, Xin Zhang, Xiaohang Xie, and their collaborators utilized the […]
Innovative Tissue Engineering: A Pioneering New Method Explained
“This approach allows us to build tissue successfully in many different shapes, using soft materials.”
Rocks and Rope, Strengthened by Seeds
A MacGyver-like post-disaster repair job that gets a boost from biology.
Renewable Power Without the Power Washing
ENG alums’ green tech startup might save 4 billion gallons of water a year.
Designing a Vaccine That Helps the Most Vulnerable
“The goal is to create a more potent and broad response with a single injection.”
Accelerating an Equitable Clean Energy Transition
Ryan and IGS colleagues will lead data analysis as Mass. empowers communities while advancing sustainability.
Envisioning Better Night Vision
Professor Luca Dal Negro is working on novel optical materials for improved night vision systems.
Societal Engineers Answer the Call
Now, instead of walking eight miles for dirty water, kids in Tinet can access clean water in their villages and schools.
Awards for Convergent Research Tackling Biggest Challenges in Life Sciences
“Convergent teams are advancing fundamental discoveries and catalyzing transformational progress.”
Using Light to Monitor Blood Pressure and Track Cancer Treatment Progress
Roblyer and his team are testing ways to monitor biological processes—like blood pressure, oxygen levels, and disease progression—with light waves.