Small thunderstorms may add up to massive cyclones on Saturn
New model may predict cyclone activity on other planets.
Study: Ocean source of a greenhouse gas has been underestimated
Cycling of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, is more intense than thought, and emissions are increasing.
A check on runaway lake drainage
Draining lakes are unlikely to increase the Greenland ice sheet’s contribution to sea-level rise.
Uncovering diversity in an invisible ocean world
New research indicates marine plankton are not only more diverse than previously thought, but also profoundly affected by their environment.
Crowdsourcing climate strategy
MIT Climate CoLab offers individuals a chance to propose and test their global plan to confront climate change.
Mario Molina: Don’t gamble with our climate future
In Compton Lecture, Nobel laureate debunks three climate change myths, suggests reframing risks.
May 19 webinar to discuss U.S. carbon price, opportunities for innovation
Online discussion featuring George Shultz, Phil Sharp, and Bob Inglis, will focus on prominent issues relating to carbon pricing in the United States.
Tracing the evolution of a landscape
Geologist Taylor Perron explores river networks on Earth and beyond.
Podcast: What's the science behind climate change?
MIT faculty members discuss the history and science behind Earth’s warming climate, and whether anything can be done to mitigate a rising global temperature.
A model year for climate change
Climate expert Jochem Marotzke tackles the discrepancy between climate models and real-world observations in the 15th annual Henry W. Kendall Memorial Lecture.
Jochem Marotzke to speak on what the warming “hiatus” means for climate change
Director of the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology will deliver the 15th annual Henry W. Kendall Lecture.
MIT hosts debate on pros and cons of fossil-fuel divestment
Participants discuss a proposed elimination of oil, gas, and coal companies from endowment portfolio.
Environmental Solutions Initiative awards seed grants to advance collaborative progress on environmental challenges
Grants of up to $200,000 will fund environmental partnerships over the next two years.
To divest, or not to divest?
Debate to explore nuanced arguments for and against divestment from fossil fuels.