A 1948 solar house designed by women stole the show at a 1950 symposium. Morgan Sherburne, Technology Review Publication Date: March 16, 2011 Caption: The Dover Sun House. Previous image Next image tktkt Share this news article on: X Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Print Related Topics Energy Solar Timeline
Six from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2025 The prestigious honor society announces nearly 250 new members. Read full story →
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