Topic
Asia
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China could face deadly heat waves due to climate change
One of the world’s most densely populated regions may push the boundaries of habitability by the end of this century, study finds.
July 31, 2018 -
Study: Climate action can limit Asia’s growing water shortages
Following the Paris accord could reduce risk of severe water-access problems, researchers find.
June 19, 2018 -
China Venture Workshop announces first cohort
Ten teams will collaborate with local partners, pilot solutions to urban challenges.
May 31, 2018 -
IHI Corporation to support MIT Energy Initiative
Tokyo-based IHI will join MITEI’s Low-Carbon Energy Center for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage to reduce greenhouse gases and advance clean energy.
May 15, 2018 -
3 Questions: Vipin Narang on the North Korea summits
Nuclear strategy expert shares observations from the recent North Korea-South Korea summit and possible outcomes of the North Korea-U.S. summit.
May 10, 2018 -
New connector helps faculty, student startups launch in China
The new connector helps faculty, students, and alumni launch startups in China.
February 14, 2018 -
Collaborating to cut emissions in the property sector
Bangkok-based property developer MQDC is joining the MIT Energy Initiative’s Low-Carbon Energy Center for Electric Power Systems Research.
December 5, 2017 -
Innovative MIT projects at the Seoul Biennale
Projects by School of Architecture and Planning faculty, researchers, and alumni explore the exhibition's theme of “Imminent Commons.”
October 26, 2017 -
There's something in the water
MIT field study shows that arsenic in groundwater reduces rice yields in Bangladesh.
October 20, 2017 -
Designing for a more equitable world
D-Lab founder Amy Smith teaches MIT students to tap into the heart of international development.
October 6, 2017 -
Nuclear and present danger
MIT security experts discuss how to lower tensions between the U.S. and North Korea.
October 4, 2017 -
MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node finds permanent home
The 5,000-square-foot facility includes prototyping equipment, a makerspace, and multipurpose areas.
September 25, 2017 -
Making sense of nuclear threats
MIT political scientist Vipin Narang explains the strategies of new nuclear powers.
September 11, 2017 -
Deadly heat waves could hit South Asia this century
Without action, climate change could devastate a region home to one-fifth of humanity, study finds.
August 2, 2017 -
A simple solution for terrible traffic
Study: Without HOV policies, urban traffic gets much, much worse.
July 6, 2017 -
Vipin Narang: On the brinkmanship beat
Department of Political Science assistant professor studies the strategic use of nuclear force as global tensions threaten to reach the boiling point.
May 24, 2017 -
Prospects for nuclear disarmament in uncertain times
In conference on nuclear threat, former Energy Secretary Moniz and Rep. Lee call for diplomacy to defuse rising risks.
May 9, 2017 -
Q&A: Meet MIT's experts in Asian security
Influential team counsels leaders, educates students, and informs policy.
April 3, 2017 -
Vivek Bald awarded Levitan Prize in the Humanities, named Whiting Public Engagement Fellow
Both awards support Bald's research-based media projects on South Asian American communities.
March 10, 2017 -
Modeling plausible futures
MIT research scientist C. Adam Schlosser assesses long-term risks to regional water and energy systems.
January 10, 2017