Topic
Oceanography and ocean engineering
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Solving the puzzle of ice age climates
Researchers look to the Southern Ocean for an explanation of the “Last Glacial Maximum.”
June 2, 2014 -
A robot dives into search for Malaysian Airlines flight
The AUV built by MIT spinout Bluefin Robotics will begin imaging the ocean floor in search of clues.
April 17, 2014 -
How the ocean reins in global warming
MIT scientists show how a better understanding of ocean heat uptake can improve long-term climate predictions.
March 21, 2014 -
A gold medal in oceanography
John Marshall wins the 2014 Sverdrup Gold Medal of the American Meteorological Society
March 5, 2014 -
A brave new ocean world
MIT researchers unveil the output of the highest-ever resolution run of a global ocean model.
February 21, 2014 -
The shipping news
Exciting new opportunities emerging in ocean systems management at MIT
January 13, 2014 -
The ocean’s hidden waves show their power
Large-scale tests in the lab and the South China Sea reveal the origins of underwater waves that can tower hundreds of feet.
January 8, 2014 -
Mission TULiP: A robotic pursuit on the Charles River
The quest to build fast, cooperating robots that can explore the ocean's dynamic features is happening on the Charles River.
October 7, 2013 -
Under the sea
MIT senior Grace Young’s love of marine robotics will lead her to spend up to a month underwater this semester, collecting data and teaching classes over Skype to help save the oceans.
October 2, 2013 -
Q&A: Engineering professors on America’s Cup
Doug Hart, Paul Sclavounos and Jerome Milgram discuss the science behind the international sailing competition
August 29, 2013 -
MIT alum receives Navy award
August 19, 2013 -
Ocean engineering students set stage for a smarter fleet
New data redefines the operational profile for class of U.S. Navy ships
August 14, 2013 -
Making waves
Pierre Lermusiaux quantifies uncertainty to develop better ocean simulations.
June 12, 2013 -
Before the wreckage comes ashore
MIT paves the way towards smarter environmental disaster response
May 30, 2013 -
Wind power — even without the wind
Innovative storage system could enable offshore wind farms to deliver power whenever it’s needed.
April 25, 2013 -
Demystifying the Cretaceous hothouse
MIT researchers crack longstanding paradox in climate science
March 20, 2013 -
Bringing life to computer models of marine microbes
Biogeochemical modeler Mick Follows named tenured associate professor in MIT's Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
February 19, 2013 -
Chisholm, Langer receive nation’s highest honors for scientists and inventors
President Obama presented the two MIT professors with the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation on Friday.
February 4, 2013 -
Tackling a global warming conundrum
MIT professor and colleagues address major issue in climate science: greenhouse gases versus aerosols.
January 11, 2013 -
Remembering ‘Papa Flash’
MIT Professor Harold Edgerton’s high-speed photography and sonar devices revolutionized ocean exploration.
January 4, 2013