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Powered only by solar energy, a new device developed by Evelyn Wang's group could provide relief to regions where water is scare.

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“Body on a chip” allows researchers to measure the effects of drugs before testing them in humans

“Body on a chip” allows researchers to measure the effects of drugs before testing them in humans

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Students work with Boston-area clinicians to design cheaper, safer, and more efficient medical devices

Students work with Boston-area clinicians to design cheaper, safer, and more efficient medical devices

New algorithm spots warning signs of extreme events - from rogue waves to airplane turbulence

New algorithm spots warning signs of extreme events - from rogue waves to airplane turbulence

Pierre Lermusiaux and Rohit Karnik named as associate department heads for MechE

Smartphone app provides diagnostic information about a car

Smartphone app provides diagnostic information about a car's health - from tire pressure to air filters and spark plugs

Photo Gallery: Visualizing MechE Research: Scientific Photos by Felice Frankel

Photo Gallery: Visualizing MechE Research: Scientific Photos by Felice Frankel

MIT MechE ranked number one mechanical engineering graduate program by US News & World Report

Krithika Ramchander awarded J-WAFS fellowship to develop accessible water filter for rural communities in India

Krithika Ramchander awarded J-WAFS fellowship to develop accessible water filter for rural communities in India

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Paper-based test can diagnose Zika infection within 20 minutes

Paper-based test can diagnose Zika infection within 20 minutes

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