Using liquid air for grid-scale energy storage
New research finds liquid air energy storage could be the lowest-cost option for ensuring a continuous power supply on a future grid dominated by carbon-free but intermittent sources of electricity.
Nancy W. Stauffer | MIT Energy Initiative •
mit
April 10, 2025 • ~13 min
April 10, 2025 • ~13 min
Researchers demonstrate the UK’s first long-distance ultra-secure communication over a quantum network
Researchers have successfully demonstrated the UK’s first long-distance ultra-secure transfer of data over a quantum communications network, including the UK’s
Cambridge University News •
cambridge
April 8, 2025 • ~6 min
April 8, 2025 • ~6 min
Study: Burning heavy fuel oil with scrubbers is the best available option for bulk maritime shipping
Researchers analyzed the full lifecycle of several fuel options and found this approach has a comparable environmental impact, overall, to burning low-sulfur fuels.
Adam Zewe | MIT News •
mit
April 8, 2025 • ~9 min
April 8, 2025 • ~9 min
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