A new look at prolonged radiation exposure
MIT study suggests that at low dose-rate, radiation poses little risk to DNA.
DOE, MITEI announce a women in clean energy program for the U.S.
Announced at the Third Clean Energy Ministerial in London today.
Chancellor concludes review of 2011 Clean Energy Prize
Finds rules were not broken, but competition needs improvements, including better guidelines on public presentations
Mass. Gov. Patrick, U.S. Reps. Capuano and Inslee visit Alcator C-Mod
Learn about fusion and its prospects as a green energy source
Chu: New materials could be transformative
Citing historical examples, U.S. secretary of energy argues that the nation can still regain its manufacturing leadership.
MIT students to visit Washington to explore science policy careers
New Federal Science Agency Visits program sends delegates to meet with scientists and policymakers at federal agencies to see science policy in practice.
Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering collaborates in developing nuclear security curriculum for graduate education
Department of Energy names MIT as one of three universities awarded grants for the program.
MIT team wins Berkeley-Stanford Green Entrepreneurship Competition
Two MIT Leaders for Global Operations students and their MIT colleagues take home prize after pitching U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu.
Department of Energy launches startup-friendly program
At MIT, Energy Secretary Chu announces ‘Next Top Energy Innovator’ program, and White House officials tout commitment to helping startups.
How liquids behave
Researchers identify a fundamental property of how water and other liquids move at different temperatures.
A step toward fusion power
MIT advance could help remove contaminants that slow fusion reactions, and may bring practical fusion power plants a bit closer to reality.