Peatland drainage in Southeast Asia adds to climate change
Study reveals drainage, deforestation of the region’s peatlands, which leads to fires, greenhouse emissions, land subsidence.
Study reveals drainage, deforestation of the region’s peatlands, which leads to fires, greenhouse emissions, land subsidence.
Solar geoengineering proposals will weaken extratropical storm tracks in both hemispheres, scientists find.
An MIT-developed technique could aid in tracking the ocean’s health and productivity.
Instrument may help scientists assess the ocean’s response to climate change.
Research suggests glacial melting might explain the recent decadal cooling and sea ice expansion across Antarctica's Southern Ocean.
Isolat, a volunteer collaboration organized by the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society, informs coronavirus policy by analyzing data associated with the pandemic.
Atmospheric chemist is recognized for her “leadership in working toward real-world solutions to address the global climate crisis.”
New interactive website leads the public through the knowns (and unknowns) of climate change.
In the Maldives, an MIT team is conducting experiments to combat sea-level rise by redirecting natural sand movement.
Laureates recognized for contributions to climate change, biomedicine, and quantum cryptography.
MIT scientists identify first magmas generated in solar system’s building blocks, unexpectedly answering questions about meteorites and formation of rocky planets.
MIT research proposal for rendezvous missions with interstellar objects selected for NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Program.
Professor of atmospheric science honored for his work on atmospheric physics and dynamics of tropical weather patterns.
When searching for extraterrestrial life, astronomers may want to look at planets with hydrogen-rich atmospheres.
Faculty members Abhijit Banerjee, Bonnie Berger, and Roger Summons elected by peers for outstanding contributions to research.