A tiny, tamper-proof ID tag can authenticate almost anything
MIT engineers developed a tag that can reveal with near-perfect accuracy whether an item is real or fake. The key is in the glue on the back of the tag.
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High-temperature superconducting magnets are ready for fusion
A detailed study of magnets built by MIT and Commonwealth Fusion Systems confirms they meet the requirements for an economic, compact fusion power plant.
Understanding the impacts of mining on local environments and communities
Extractive industries threaten water, glaciers, and livelihoods, but new research offers hope.
A little electricity boosts common catalytic reactions
Applying a small voltage to a catalyst can increase the rates of reactions used in petrochemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacture, and many other processes.
Nanoscale secrets for designing next-generation solar cells
The work will aid researchers in optimizing surface properties of perovskites, a promising alternative and supplement to silicon, for more efficient photovoltaics.
Grazing can worsen or help climate change
When it comes to global climate change, livestock grazing can be either a blessing or a curse, according to a new study, which offers clues on how to tell the difference.
Study determines the original orientations of rocks drilled on Mars
The “oriented” samples, the first of their kind from any planet, could shed light on Mars’ ancient magnetic field.