MIT turns “magic” material into versatile electronic devices
Work on three graphene-based devices may yield new insights into superconductivity.
Undergraduates explore practical applications of artificial intelligence
SuperUROP scholars apply deep learning to improve accuracy of climate models, profitably match computers in the cloud with customers, and more.
Electrifying cement with nanocarbon black
A collaboration between MIT and CNRS has yielded a cement that conducts electricity and generates heat.
Study reveals uncertainty in how much carbon the ocean absorbs over time
Climate projections could be off by five years, researchers find.
Found in space: Complex carbon-based molecules
Discovery may offer clues to carbon’s role in planet and star formation.
Physicists discover important new property for graphene
Unconventional form of ferroelectricity could impact next-generation computing.
How will Covid-19 ultimately impact climate change?
Study probes pandemic’s long-term effects on the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
3 Questions: Ernest Moniz on the future of climate and energy under the Biden-Harris administration
Former US energy secretary discusses opportunities and challenges with MITEI Director Robert Armstrong.
Pablo Jarillo-Herrero receives the Lise Meitner Distinguished Lecture and Medal
Physicist is recognized for his groundbreaking research on twistronics.
A controllable membrane to pull carbon dioxide out of exhaust streams
Electrically switchable system could continuously separate gases without the need for moving parts or wasted space.
Turning diamond into metal
Normally an insulator, diamond becomes a metallic conductor when subjected to large strain in a new theoretical model.
Antarctic sea ice may not cap carbon emissions as much as previously thought
Study suggests sea ice blocks the flow of carbon both into and out of the ocean, in roughly equal measure.
Revamped MIT Climate Portal aims to inform and empower the public
Website hosts an expanded suite of digital tools and resources to help people make sense of climate change.
3 Questions: Asegun Henry on five “grand thermal challenges” to stem the tide of global warming
“Our mission here is to save humanity from extinction due to climate change,” says MIT professor.
A new approach to carbon capture
Researchers design an effective treatment for both exhaust and ambient air.