A “pacemaker” for North African climate Study shows the Sahara swung between lush and desert conditions every 20,000 years, in sync with monsoon activity. January 2, 2019 Read full story →
Anna Frebel is searching the stars for clues to the universe’s origins MIT astronomer and writer investigates ancient starlight and shares her excitement about the cosmos. January 1, 2019 Read full story →
New threat to ozone recovery Study finds chloroform emissions, on the rise in East Asia, could delay ozone recovery by up to eight years. December 20, 2018 Read full story →
Laser-pointing system could help tiny satellites transmit data to Earth Platform offers the precision that shoebox-sized CubeSats need to beam down hefty data packets. December 14, 2018 Read full story →
Deep-learning technique reveals “invisible” objects in the dark Method could illuminate features of biological tissues in low-exposure images. December 12, 2018 Read full story →
Sun-soaking device turns water into superheated steam High-temperature steam might be used in remote regions to cook, clean, or sterilize medical equipment. December 11, 2018 Read full story →
Technique inspired by dolphin chirps could improve tests of soft materials Method can be used to quickly characterize any soft, rapidly changing substance, such as clotting blood or drying cement. December 6, 2018 Read full story →
“Sun in a box” would store renewable energy for the grid Design for system that provides solar- or wind-generated power on demand should be cheaper than other leading options. December 5, 2018 Read full story →
MIT engineers fly first-ever plane with no moving parts The silent, lightweight aircraft doesn’t depend on fossil fuels. November 21, 2018 Read full story →
Bursting bubbles launch bacteria from water to air Study illuminates new mode of bacteria dispersal. November 15, 2018 Read full story →
See-through film rejects 70 percent of incoming solar heat Material could be used to coat windows, save on air-conditioning costs. November 8, 2018 Read full story →
Study: There’s real skill in fantasy sports Researchers find most fantasy sports are based on skill, not luck. November 7, 2018 Read full story →
Oceanographers produce first-ever images of entire cod shoals Wide-ranging acoustic images could help researchers identify populations on the brink of collapse. November 6, 2018 Read full story →
E.T., we’re home Existing laser technology could be fashioned into Earth’s “porch light” to attract alien astronomers, study finds. November 4, 2018 Read full story →
Study: Impact of mercury-controlling policies shrinks with every five-year delay Toxin will accumulate in the environment, particularly in remote regions, as countries delay implementing emissions controls. November 1, 2018 Read full story →