Microbes chow down on latest fuel-cell tech
Cullen Buie manipulates micro-scale phenomena to optimize energy conversion devices.
The varieties of nuclear strategy
In a new book, MIT political scientist examines the multiple political uses of nuclear weapons.
Improving a new breed of solar cells
Quantum-dot photovoltaics set new record for efficiency in such devices, could unlock new uses.
EECScon and Masterworks events raise awareness of student research
Two venues provide industry, faculty, and student guests with full range and depth of research.
New method for propulsion in fluids
Researchers discover a way for temperature gradients in fluids to move objects.
Team visualizes complex electronic state
Multidisciplinary group solves mystery of how a potential battery electrode material behaves.
Engineering earth-abundant catalysts that mimic platinum in renewable energy technologies
MIT team develops a process to create inexpensive catalysts that can replace platinum catalysts in renewable energy technologies.
Beyond low-hanging fruit
Alexander Slocum tackles “impossible” engineering problems to help meet growing world energy demand.
Study: Dangerous storms peaking further north, south than in past
New analysis of cyclones shows migration away from tropics and toward the poles in recent decades.
How construction of MIT’s newest building will affect the campus
Project managers hold community meetings to explain impact of MIT.nano.
Mastering chemical recipes to make new materials
Mircea Dincă creates next-generation synthetic materials for next-generation energy technologies, electronics, and chemical products.
MIT announces new initiative on environment
Multidisciplinary program, to be led by Susan Solomon, will encourage collaborations among researchers in different fields.