At MIT, Dalai Lama calls for better stewardship of Earth’s resources
Tibetan Buddhist leader urges a more enlightened view of self-interest in remarks at MIT conference.
In profile: Seeing the light
Architect Christoph Reinhart studies how buildings — and whole communities — can use daylight to become more energy-efficient.
Presidential campaigns offer energetic energy debate at MIT
Representatives of Obama, Romney camps lay out differences in crucial policy domains of energy and the environment.
New technique reveals lithium in action
Fundamental reactions behind advanced battery technology, revealed in detail by advanced imaging method, could lead to improved materials.
New interactive map assesses solar power potential of Cambridge
Public launch for project taking place Oct. 3
Women’s impact in clean energy is growing worldwide
MIT symposium highlights women’s increasing leadership in energy research, industry and government.
Understanding and predicting materials behavior
Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering takes an interdisciplinary approach
Inauguration festivities off to a stimulating start
Innovation symposium touches on a dizzying array of topics, with themes of interdisciplinary collaboration, energy and innovation for the developing world.
Teaching a microbe to make fuel
Genetically modified organism could turn carbon dioxide or waste products into a gasoline-compatible transportation fuel.
Patterning defect-free nanocrystal films with nanometer resolution
New process developed at MIT could enable better LED displays, solar cells and biosensors — and foster basic physics research.
Bringing power to the people — and heat as well
Sun-powered system developed by MIT students could provide electricity, heat and cooling to rural schools and clinics.
