Tapping the MIT talent pool for the future of fusion
Excitement is rising in the push to get zero-carbon energy on the grid.
Tackling greenhouse gases
Faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering are developing technologies that store, capture, convert, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions.
On the right path to fusion energy
National Academies study recommends a pilot fusion energy program that aligns with MIT's fusion approach and SPARC project.
Saving heat until you need it
A new concept for thermal energy storage involves a material that absorbs heat as it melts and releases it as it resolidifies — but only when triggered by light.
“Climate change will not wait for us”
At UN Climate Change Conference, MIT researchers share knowledge and tools to help nations meet Paris Agreement targets.
Hacking away and solving global energy problems
Students from around the world put themselves to the test at this year’s MIT EnergyHack, tackling sustainability issues facing the global energy industry.
Sun-soaking device turns water into superheated steam
High-temperature steam might be used in remote regions to cook, clean, or sterilize medical equipment.
Technology and policy pathways to Paris emissions goals
Two new MIT reports advance practical emissions-reduction strategies for Southeast Asia and Latin America at both the regional and country level.
Engineers produce smallest 3-D transistor yet
Process that modifies semiconductor material atom by atom could enable higher-performance electronics.
“Sun in a box” would store renewable energy for the grid
Design for system that provides solar- or wind-generated power on demand should be cheaper than other leading options.
Understanding how plants use sunlight
Studies of how photoprotection works at the molecular level may provide a pathway to more biomass and crops.
Accelerating 3-D printing
Researchers have designed a novel printhead that works with unprecedented speed and pioneered ways to melt and extrude renewable materials.
What happens when materials take tiny hits
High-speed camera shows incoming particles cause damage by briefly melting surfaces as they strike.
MIT continues progress toward greenhouse gas reductions
New generating plant, building retrofits, and progress in metering energy use represent ongoing gains.