“Sun in a box” would store renewable energy for the grid Design for system that provides solar- or wind-generated power on demand should be cheaper than other leading options. December 5, 2018 Read full story →
MIT engineers fly first-ever plane with no moving parts The silent, lightweight aircraft doesn’t depend on fossil fuels. November 21, 2018 Read full story →
Bursting bubbles launch bacteria from water to air Study illuminates new mode of bacteria dispersal. November 15, 2018 Read full story →
See-through film rejects 70 percent of incoming solar heat Material could be used to coat windows, save on air-conditioning costs. November 8, 2018 Read full story →
Study: There’s real skill in fantasy sports Researchers find most fantasy sports are based on skill, not luck. November 7, 2018 Read full story →
Oceanographers produce first-ever images of entire cod shoals Wide-ranging acoustic images could help researchers identify populations on the brink of collapse. November 6, 2018 Read full story →
E.T., we’re home Existing laser technology could be fashioned into Earth’s “porch light” to attract alien astronomers, study finds. November 4, 2018 Read full story →
Study: Impact of mercury-controlling policies shrinks with every five-year delay Toxin will accumulate in the environment, particularly in remote regions, as countries delay implementing emissions controls. November 1, 2018 Read full story →
Arctic ice sets speed limit for major ocean current Long-term melting may lead to release of huge volumes of cold, fresh water into the North Atlantic, impacting global climate. October 17, 2018 Read full story →
Technique quickly identifies extreme event statistics Machine-learning model provides risk assessment for complex nonlinear systems, including boats and offshore platforms. October 15, 2018 Read full story →
Stamp-sized graphene sheets riddled with holes could be boon for molecular separation Fabrication technique could be integrated into manufacturing to make large-scale membranes. October 9, 2018 Read full story →
Study opens route to flexible electronics made from exotic materials Cost-effective method produces semiconducting films from materials that outperform silicon. October 8, 2018 Read full story →
Movement-enhancing exoskeletons may impair decision making In lab experiments, soldiers wearing exoskeletons designed to improve physical performance reacted more slowly to visual cues. October 4, 2018 Read full story →
Beach sand ripples can be fingerprints for ancient weather conditions Experiments show shifting ripple patterns can signal times of environmental flux. September 27, 2018 Read full story →
Software finds the best way to stick a Mars landing Program users can tinker with landing and path planning scenarios to identify optimal landing sites for Mars rovers. September 26, 2018 Read full story →