Fighting child malnutrition with nanoscience
New research on ready-to-use therapeutic food seeks drastic reduction in fatalities from severe acute malnutrition in India.
Watering the world
New design cuts costs, energy needs for drip irrigation, bringing the systems within reach for more farmers.
MIT researchers launch technology evaluations for global development in Mali, India
MIT's Comprehensive Initiative on Technology Evaluation announces its latest product evaluations and global partnerships.
Scene at MIT: Ellen Swallow Richards leads the Woman's Laboratory
A trailblazing industrial and environmental chemist, Ellen Swallow Richards was MIT’s first female graduate and first female instructor.
Climate change to worsen drought, diminish corn yields in Africa
Over the next century, southern Africa will see widespread decreases in maize production.
Microbial manufacturing
Engineered bacteria produce rare and commercially useful compounds in large quantities.
Projecting food, water, energy, climate and other global changes
Marking 25 years of science and policy studies, the MIT Joint Program launches new website showcasing its expanded research portfolio.
How engineering students are seeking to solve major food and water security problems
Students with a common passion for food and water security share their research at the MIT Water and Food Security Symposium.
Reducing spoilage in food aid shipments
Large-scale tests compare damage from insects and moisture using a variety of containers.
Xylem becomes first J-WAFS Research Affiliate
Global water technology company signs agreement with J-WAFS for directed research and support of student activities and other water-related initiatives.
MIT Sloan takes interdisciplinary approach to managing food safety risks in China
Team announces collaboration with the Walmart Foundation.
Even if the Paris Agreement is implemented, food and water supplies remain at risk
Report projects impacts of 2015 Paris climate agreement, identifies emissions paths/technology advances needed to limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius.
Solve at HUBweek offers local showcase, global springboard for solutions to society’s challenges
Innovators from many sectors to tackle issues involving the digital economy, education, and more.
Hacking microbes
Startup’s engineered yeast helps clients produce fragrances and flavors more efficiently.
J-WAFS Solutions program awards $750,000 in commercialization grants
Four new projects and one renewal receive $150,000 in funding for 2016-2017.