Jinhua Zhao named head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning
An expert in behavioral science and transportation, Zhao combines these studies with AI and public policy to address some of the most urgent challenges facing cities.
Startup’s nuclear-inspired cooling system could make data centers more sustainable
Founded by two researchers from MIT, Ferveret reduces the amount of energy and water required to cool the chips that power AI.
New laboratory at MIT aims to advance quantum research for the nation
The Quantum Systems Laboratory will catalyze quantum innovation and be open to government, academic, and industry researchers.
MIT researchers develop a low-cost technique to get lithium out of rocks
The low-temperature process could unlock cleaner lithium from America’s abundant hard rock while minimizing waste.
Place-based pathways to a viable future
Living Climate Futures Symposium explores climate challenges and solutions at the community level.
A day in the life of MIT Sloan Fellow Alecia Asiamigbe
The MBA student and entrepreneur is learning to lead a more resilient future with her renewable energy company.
Startup making reusable emergency housing wins MIT $100K competition
Uplift Microhome’s modular housing units can provide their own power and water, for faster deployments.
How the war in the Middle East is impacting global energy systems
Expect energy disruptions and economic damage, especially in developing countries, and prepare to build a more resilient, sustainable energy system, says International Energy Agency executive director.
3 Questions: Shedding light on why power grids go dark
Pablo Duenas-Martinez, a MITEI research scientist, describes the “death spiral” of events that caused the 12-hour Iberian peninsula power outage in 2025, and five lessons learned.
Q&A: Expanding MIT’s global reach through Universal Learning
Dimitris Bertsimas and Megan Mitchell discuss the motivation behind Universal Learning, and what sets the new MIT Open Learning educational initiative apart.
For most US drivers, EVs offer emissions benefits and cost savings
When it comes to emissions, individual driving patterns matter as much as how “green” the regional electricity mix is, MIT researchers report.
Celebrating dorm-to-market social entrepreneurship at MIT
At the 25th IDEAS Social Innovation Incubator Showcase and Awards, 21 student-led ventures joined 1,200 alumni-led ventures tackling the world’s most pressing problems through social entrepreneurship.
Found Industries aims to strengthen America’s industrial supply chains
Founded by Peter Godart ’15, SM ’19, PhD ’21, the company has developed technologies for extracting critical metals and making fuel out of aluminum.
A faster way to estimate AI power consumption
The “EnergAIzer” method generates reliable results in seconds, enabling data center operators to efficiently allocate resources and reduce wasted energy.
The power of “and” in energy and climate entrepreneurship
Greentown Labs CEO Georgina Campbell Flatter emphasizes the importance of collaboration in the entrepreneurship space, and the role that universities play in this landscape.