Solving energy problems, one molecule at a time
Materials scientist explores new possibilities in topics from molecules to rooftop solar panels.
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Seminar challenges with systems approach to climate change
Energy Systems and Climate Change Mitigation tackles the multidimensional challenges of climate change.
Watching a gas turn superfluid
New work on ultracold gases may also help scientists understand high-temperature superconductors and neutron stars.
The faster-than-fast Fourier transform
For a large range of practically useful cases, MIT researchers find a way to increase the speed of one of the most important algorithms in the information sciences.
MIT Sea Grant to host 15th annual Blue Lobster Bowl Feb. 4
One hundred twenty high school students to convene at MIT for the regional competition of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl
How to kick-start new energy technologies
Three-year study produces proposals for boosting energy innovation to meet growing demand, curb global warming.
Proposal for MIT Global Environment Initiative seeks public comment
Initiative expected to focus on six broad environmental research themes.
Stopping influenza evolution before it starts
Model of flu proteins suggests new way to design vaccines that slow mutations.
DARPA administrators: Just make it
Agency Director Regina Dugan and Deputy Director Ken Gabriel speak about revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.
Electronics takes on a new spin
Researchers at MIT find a way to observe and control the way electrons spin on the surface of exotic new materials.
Double duty
A computational biologist and physician, Collin Stultz takes a unique approach to studying diseases that could lead to new treatments.
Rebuilding American manufacturing
White House working group convenes at MIT to examine how new technologies can create economic growth and more jobs in the United States.
ESD.00, Introduction to Engineering Systems, offers undergraduates a taste of the real world
Examines how to tackle problems in large, complex systems such as energy, environment, health care and more.
