3 Questions: Tolga Durak on building a safety culture at MIT
Managing director of environment, health, and safety programs discusses MIT's resources for helping researchers and students operate safely in the lab.
Climate modeling confirms historical records showing rise in hurricane activity
New results show North Atlantic hurricanes have increased in frequency over the last 150 years.
Scientists and musicians tackle climate change together
Discussion at MIT explores ways the music industry can help in the battle to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
SMART researchers develop method for early detection of bacterial infection in crops
The Raman spectroscopy-based method enables early detection and quantification of pathogens in plants, to enhance plant disease management.
Energy hackers give a glimpse of a postpandemic future
The MIT EnergyHack brought together bright minds from across the world to address some of the energy sector’s most pressing challenges.
Timber or steel? Study helps builders reduce carbon footprint of truss structures
New analysis could help identify optimal materials for the crisscrossing struts that bolster bridges, towers, and buildings.
The reasons behind lithium-ion batteries’ rapid cost decline
A new study finds that investments in R&D on materials and chemistry were key, while economies of scale contributed somewhat less.
At UN climate change conference, trying to “keep 1.5 alive”
A delegation from MIT traveled to Glasgow for COP26, where international negotiators sought to keep global climate goals on track.
MIT makes strides on climate action plan
Online events highlight progress with new climate planning bodies, campus improvements, and involvement of all parts of the MIT community.
J-WAFS launches Food and Climate Systems Transformation Alliance
Announced at the UN Climate Change Conference, the initiative aims to make food systems more resilient and sustainable by better connecting research to practice.
Q&A: Options for the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant
Researchers argue the plant could provide multiple benefits for California, including desalinated water and clean hydrogen fuel.
Scientists project increased risk to water supplies in South Africa this century
Study underscores need for aggressive climate mitigation and adaptation policies to prevent future “Day Zero” droughts in dry, populated regions around the world.
MIT Energy Night 2021: Connecting global innovators to local talent
Participants from across the climate and energy sectors gathered remotely and at MIT to discuss new, transformative technologies.
MIT collaborates with Biogen on three-year, $7 million initiative to address climate, health, and equity
Biogen’s support is part of the biotechnology company’s Healthy Climate, Healthy Lives Initiative.
MIT Energy Initiative awards seven Seed Fund grants for early-stage energy research
Awards support research to improve the efficiency, scalability, and adoption of clean energy technologies.