Cutting down runway queues
Model that predicts time from gate departure to takeoff could cut airport congestion, fuel waste.
Concentrating dawn-to-dusk solar energy
MOSAIC award spurs MIT research into concentrator solar cells that can run in shade and full sun with power control and wavelength separation.
A nanophotonic comeback for incandescent bulbs?
Researchers combine the warm look of traditional light bulbs with 21st-century energy efficiency.
A new way to store solar heat
Material could harvest sunlight by day, release heat on demand hours or days later.
Harnessing the energy of small bending motions
New device could provide electrical power source from walking and other ambient motions.
Preparing for large-scale solar deployment
Researchers are examining measures to ensure a reliable future power system.
New York magazine corrects misinformation about MIT Joint Program climate projection
"2015 Energy and Climate Outlook" sees international COP21 climate conference as progress, with more work ahead.
Pushing engineering boundaries to spur infrastructure innovation
MIT hosts Infrastructure Innovation in a Changing Environment Conference.
Solar energy from discarded car batteries
An MIT development could benefit both the environment and human health.
History in the making: The outcome of the Paris climate change negotiations
Panel of MIT experts explores the promise and perils of a global agreement.
MITEI names co-chairs of Energy Education Task Force
Professors Hager and Ram are the new co-chairs of MITEI’s Energy Education Task Force and the Energy Minor Oversight Committee.
Inspiring the next generation of nuclear engineers
Nuclear science and engineering community leads “Science on Saturday” outreach at MIT.