Toying with biological systems
By swapping microbial genes, Chris Voigt designs cells with novel functions.
By swapping microbial genes, Chris Voigt designs cells with novel functions.
Initiative expected to focus on six broad environmental research themes.
Next House 'Trashion' show wows nearly 100 spectators with eco-friendly outfits, taps into community resources.
Facilities' new electric vehicle is powered by a battery and generates no emissions.
New analysis shows pulling CO2 from the air would not be cost-effective in the foreseeable future.
World renowned building scientist and architectural educator joins department
MIT report shows that with new policies, U.S. electric grid could handle expected influx of electric cars and wind and solar generation.
New catalyst, made of inexpensive and abundant materials, could prove useful in rechargeable batteries and hydrogen-fuel production.
As the science of climate change gets clearer, the public gets more confused. Are there ways to fix that?
Given the enormous scale of worldwide energy use, there are limited options for achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Zoe is the Greenbean recycling machine near the stairs on the first floor of W20. Part of a pilot program sponsored by the MIT Department of Facilities, Zoe is taking community recycling to the next level.