How to design clean energy subsidies that work – without wasting money on free riders
Start high, drop fast and avoid the free-riders: How to design subsidies that can boost clean energy in the US and elsewhere.
Tiruwork B. Tibebu, Ph.D. Student, Rochester Institute of Technology •
conversation
Nov. 21, 2022 • ~8 min
Nov. 21, 2022 • ~8 min
Simulating neutron behavior in nuclear reactors
Amelia Trainer’s work is fundamental to understanding how nuclear reactors operate. A passion for computer modeling and poetry have stood her in good stead through her research career.
Poornima Apte | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering •
mit
Oct. 6, 2022 • ~7 min
Oct. 6, 2022 • ~7 min
Space Blocs: The future of international cooperation in space is splitting along lines of power on Earth
In the past 10 years, international alliances on Earth have begun to expand into space. Nations with similar interests collaborate with one another while competing with other space blocs.
Svetla Ben-Itzhak, Assistant Professor of Space and International Relations, Air University •
conversation
April 21, 2022 • ~9 min
April 21, 2022 • ~9 min
Empowering people to adapt on the frontlines of climate change
A new platform will unite climate models, impact predictions, random control trial evaluations, and humanitarian services to bring cutting-edge tools to Bangladeshi communities.
Kylie Foy | MIT Lincoln Laboratory •
mit
April 19, 2022 • ~10 min
April 19, 2022 • ~10 min
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