Greenhouse gas can find a home underground
New MIT analysis shows there’s enough room to safely store at least a century’s worth of U.S. fossil fuel emissions.
Catching some rays — lots of them
New MIT design for a metamaterial could be far more efficient at capturing sunlight than existing solar cells.
Preventing contamination in recycling
New study examines ways to prevent accumulation of impurities in recycling aluminum.
Growing population will increase global climate challenges
MIT report shows China and developing nations will come to dominate emissions that promote climate change
Fuel for thought
Economist Christopher Knittel uncovers surprising facts about the cars we drive — and about the price of gas.
Mysterious electron acceleration explained
Computer simulation identifies source of aurora-causing high-speed electrons in space
Knight Fellows offer tips on tackling the energy and climate science beat
Science journalists discuss the current state of their profession and its future.
Making droplets drop faster
New nanopatterned surfaces could improve the efficiency of powerplants and desalination systems.
Toying with biological systems
By swapping microbial genes, Chris Voigt designs cells with novel functions.
Liquid batteries could level the load
MIT team makes progress toward goal of inexpensive grid-scale batteries that could help make intermittent renewable energy sources viable.
Revealing how a battery material works
MIT team uncovers a reason why the hottest new material for rechargeable batteries works so well.
New tool for analyzing solar-cell materials
Website offers a way of optimizing solar cell materials and production.