MIT to neutralize 17 percent of carbon emissions through purchase of solar energy Partnership of three local organizations could set a sustainability example for others to follow. October 19, 2016 Read full story →
Prepping a robot for its journey to Mars Senior Sarah Hensley aims to improve Earth's most advanced humanoid robot, in advance of its trip to the Red Planet. October 18, 2016 Read full story →
3Q: Fotini Christia and Ali Jadbabaie on researching the dynamics of sociopolitcal change MIT faculty discuss how a multidisciplinary, multi-university collaboration helps us understand the mechanics of social and political change. October 14, 2016 Read full story →
High-intensity fusion MIT’s Alcator C-Mod nuclear reactor winds down — and defines its legacy on its final run. October 14, 2016 Read full story →
Harnessing the power of citizens PhD student Lily Bui works with communities around the world to gather data from the bottom up. October 12, 2016 Read full story →
Materials-science innovation on display at MADMEC Water-shedding coating for car windshields wins $10K grand prize at annual prototyping contest. October 12, 2016 Read full story →
Electron-phonon interactions affect heat dissipation in computer chips Study shows particle collisions may explain overheated circuits, improve thermoelectric devices. October 12, 2016 Read full story →
Inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers with Boston STEM Week MIT collaborates with Boston Public Schools to bring hands-on curricula to local students. October 7, 2016 Read full story →
MIT Climate CoLab awards innovative climate proposals, presents $10,000 prize Climate CoLab uses a crowd-based approach to surface high-potential proposals for climate change projects. October 4, 2016 Read full story →
Engaging industry in addressing climate change At Climate Week conference, MIT Joint Program lays out the 2 degree Celsius challenge for oil and gas producers. September 29, 2016 Read full story →
Toward visible-light-based imaging for medical devices, autonomous vehicles System accounts for the deflection of light particles passing through animal tissue or fog. September 29, 2016 Read full story →
Innovation for everyone Four firms take top prizes in MIT's new Inclusive Innovation Competition. September 28, 2016 Read full story →
Researchers find explanation for interacting giant, hidden ocean waves Better simulations of internal tides may benefit sonar communications, protect offshore structures, and more. September 28, 2016 Read full story →
Q&A: How Twitter explains the 2016 election “Electome” project charts the national conversation in unique detail. September 26, 2016 Read full story →