Making renewable power more viable for the grid
“Air-breathing” battery can store electricity for months, for about a fifth the cost of current technologies.
Engineers identify key to albatross’ marathon flight
Flying in shallow arcs helps birds stay aloft with less effort.
3 Questions: Robert Granetz on fusion research
MIT research scientist is exploring how machine learning can predict and prevent disruptions in reactors.
Introducing the Materials Research Laboratory at MIT
Materials Processing Center, Center for Materials Science and Engineering merger brings together formidable resources for advancing next-generation materials.
Alex Creely: Bridging the simulation vs. reality gap
Nuclear science and engineering graduate student receives Department of Energy Innovation Award for his work on plasma turbulence.
MIT to host summit on climate leadership in northeast U.S., eastern Canada
Michael Bloomberg will deliver keynote address.
Johan Rockström: Presenting a framework for preserving Earth’s resilience
Stockholm Resilience Center executive director and Stockholm University professor speaks at the Environmental Solutions Initiative’s People and the Planet lecture series.
Ernest Moniz addresses threats of nuclear weapons and climate
In MIT’s Compton Lecture, former U.S. energy secretary speaks on global security risks.
Kerry Emanuel: This year’s hurricanes are a taste of the future
Climate scientist describes physics behind expected increase in storm strength due to climate change.
The Engine announces investments in first group of startups
New venture launched by MIT will support “tough-tech” companies at work on transformative ideas that take time to commercialize.
A new approach to ultrafast light pulses
Unusual fluorescent materials could be used for rapid light-based communications systems.
Shell executive describes inevitable transition to carbon-free energy
Harry Brekelmans says Shell has significant commitment to renewable energy, carbon pricing.
Firebricks offer low-cost storage for carbon-free energy
Ancient technology could be used to level electricity prices for renewables.
Fikile Brushett and Florence Wagner named to Chemical and Engineering News “Talented 12”
MIT affiliates recognized for their innovative approaches to energy storage and drug discovery.
Measuring depths, scaling heights
When not climbing mountains, nuclear science and engineering PhD candidate Leigh Ann Kesler tracks erosion inside fusion reactor containment chambers.