A practical new approach to holographic video could also enable 2-D displays with higher resolution and lower power consumption.

Researchers develop method to design synthetic materials and quickly turn the design into reality using computer optimization and 3-D printing.

New software system from MIT could help people improve their conversational and skills. - Social phobias affect about 15 million adults in the United States, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, and surveys show that public speaking is high on the list of such phobias.

Study finds the bulk of shoes' carbon footprint comes from manufacturing processes. - A typical pair of running shoes generates 30 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to keeping a 100-watt light bulb on for one week, according to a new MIT-led lifecycle assessment.

A new technique enables the conversion of an ordinary camera into a light-field camera capable of recording high-resolution, multiperspective images.

New array measures vibrations across the skin, may help engineers design optimal, wearable tactile displays.

A new algorithm solves a major problem with homomorphic encryption, which would let Web servers process data without decrypting it.

New technique advances carbon-fiber composites. - These days, aerospace engineering is all about the light stuff: building airplanes with lighter wings, fuselage and landing gear in an effort to reduce fuel costs.