Robert Simcoe named director of MIT Kavli Institute
An expert in instrumentation and early universe observations, Simcoe succeeds Jacqueline Hewitt as head of MIT’s Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research.
An expert in instrumentation and early universe observations, Simcoe succeeds Jacqueline Hewitt as head of MIT’s Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research.
Researchers use CHIME telescope to detect fast radio bursts at low frequencies and a second repeating burst.
Senior Anthony Badea, a physics major and varsity soccer player, investigates the beginnings of the universe.
Measurements indicate a dense, gaseous, “sub-Neptune” world, three times the size of Earth.
MIT researchers show how to make and drive nanoscale magnetic quasi-particles known as skyrmions for spintronic memory devices.
Theoretical physicist's focus on the complexity of plasma turbulence could pay dividends in fusion energy.
MIT astronomer and writer investigates ancient starlight and shares her excitement about the cosmos.
First measurement of its kind could provide stepping stone to practical quantum computing.
MIT’s Mark Vogelsberger and the Illustris project are honored by Germany's postal service with an official stamp.
"Magic-angle" graphene named 2018 Breakthrough of the Year; first ionic plane and earliest evidence of hydrogen gas named to top 10 breakthroughs.
National Academies study recommends a pilot fusion energy program that aligns with MIT's fusion approach and SPARC project.
Riccardo Comin seeks to elucidate the microscopic physics of high-temperature superconducting devices to advance their technological applications.
MIT Kavli's John Richardson describes MIT's role in the historic passing of the Voyager 2 craft past the heliopause and into the interstellar medium.
Forbes calls its 2019 30 Under 30 honorees “a collection of bold risk-takers who are putting a new twist on the old tools of the trade.”
Using new “quantum emulator,” physicists can observe individual atoms moving through these materials, and measure their speed.