Cracking the secrets of an emerging branch of physics
In a new realm of materials, PhD student Thanh Nguyen uses neutrons to hunt for exotic properties that could power real-world applications.
Shrinking deep learning’s carbon footprint
Through innovation in software and hardware, researchers move to reduce the financial and environmental costs of modern artificial intelligence.
What’s the best way to cut vehicle greenhouse-gas emissions?
Study finds that in some locations, lightweight gas-powered cars could have a bigger emissions-reducing impact than electric ones.
Turning desalination waste into a useful resource
Process developed at MIT could turn concentrated brine into useful chemicals, making desalination more efficient.
Bringing neural networks to cellphones
Method for modeling neural networks’ power consumption could help make the systems portable.
Internet of things: Let the avatars talk to each other
Sanjay Sarma has focused his research on new uses for RFID and security for the internet of things.
Solstice wins MIT Clean Energy Prize with efficient metering for developing nations
Technology will give Nigerian households greater control over energy consumption.
Energy-efficient design
MIT researchers are helping architects optimize both design and energy efficiency.
Study: Technological progress alone won’t stem resource use
Researchers find no evidence of an overall reduction in the world’s consumption of materials.
Batch desalination configuration bests standard reverse osmosis approach
Researchers develop a new way to create more clean water with less energy, thanks to clever timing.
A new twist on airplane wing design
“Morphing” wing could enable more efficient plane manufacturing and flight.
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.
What’s wasting power at home? Ask your app!
New system from MIT can identify how much power is being used by each device in a household.
3 Questions: Maria Zuber on MIT’s climate action plan
MIT’s vice president for research looks ahead to implementation.
Moderating extremes in building design
Leon Glicksman develops energy efficiency technologies and strategies for old and new buildings all over the world.