George Shultz: “Climate is changing,” and we need more action
Former secretary of state — and former MIT professor — urges progress on multiple fronts.
Former secretary of state — and former MIT professor — urges progress on multiple fronts.
New system aims to harness the full spectrum of available solar radiation.
Sheila Kennedy pioneers soft design techniques and materials to meet pressing global challenges in housing and energy.
Cheaper, longer-lasting materials could enable batteries that make wind and solar energy more competitive.
Theorists find a new way to improve efficiency of solar cells by overcoming exciton “traps.”
Cambridge-based MIT startup Ambri is building a novel liquid metal battery for grid-level storage to revolutionize energy in the 21st century.
Bilge Yildiz explores the dynamics of surfaces to design more resilient materials for applications in high-intensity environments.
Silvija Gradečak customizes nanoscale systems for large-scale impact in light and energy.
Proposal could divert a dangerous waste stream while producing low-cost photovoltaics.
Gang Chen’s thermoelectric devices turn waste heat into electricity for vehicles and other machines.
MIT study finds that sectoral regulations will not cut emissions enough to substantially limit climate change, but are a good step toward phasing in a price on carbon.