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.
Fusing theory and practice
Grad student Libby Tolman melds the elegance of theoretical physics with practical applications of nuclear science.
Battery challenges: cost and performance
Industry speakers and MIT faculty offer solutions to problems ranging from small portable devices to large fixed installations.
Sparking conversations, spurring solutions
Solve and HUBweek bring together cutting-edge thinkers and doers, from Greater Boston and beyond.
3 Questions: Maria Zuber on stepping up MIT’s response to climate change
MIT’s vice president for research discusses the challenges ahead for MIT and the world.
How to achieve “green” desalination
Workshop explores ways to reduce or eliminate the carbon footprint of seawater desalination plants.
MIT to neutralize 17 percent of carbon emissions through purchase of solar energy
Partnership of three local organizations could set a sustainability example for others to follow.
With new model, buildings may “sense” internal damage
System predicts how MIT’s tallest structure responds to vibrations, may help monitor stress over time.
ExxonMobil joins MIT Energy Initiative’s low-carbon technology R&D program
Low-Carbon Energy Centers are engaging across industries and sectors in advancing climate solutions.
Materials-science innovation on display at MADMEC
Water-shedding coating for car windshields wins $10K grand prize at annual prototyping contest.
Batteries power clean energy transformation
Materials Day Symposium will highlight strong potential to cut greenhouse gases with electric cars, solar and wind energy storage.
MIT Climate CoLab awards innovative climate proposals, presents $10,000 prize
Climate CoLab uses a crowd-based approach to surface high-potential proposals for climate change projects.
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.
Engaging industry in addressing climate change
At Climate Week conference, MIT Joint Program lays out the 2 degree Celsius challenge for oil and gas producers.
Study: Low-emissions vehicles are less expensive overall
Detailed look at 125 U.S. auto models finds those emitting less carbon are the least expensive to drive.