Artificial intelligence framework reveals nuance in performance of multimodal AI for health care

Despite the lack of concrete evidence in the field, MIT researchers placed a bet that their framework would work.

Alex Ouyang | Abdul Latif Jameel Clinic for Machine Learning in Health • mit
Nov. 18, 2022 ~6 min

Why fixing methane leaks from the oil and gas industry can be a climate game-changer – one that pays for itself

130 countries have signed a pledge to cut methane emissions by 30%. Success could have a swift impact on global warming.

Jim Krane, Fellow for Energy Studies, Baker Institute for Public Policy; Lecturer, Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University • conversation
Nov. 17, 2022 ~9 min


With new heat treatment, 3D-printed metals can withstand extreme conditions

A technique that transforms the metals’ microscopic structure may enable energy-efficient 3D printing of blades for gas turbines or jet engines.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 14, 2022 ~7 min

Methane: war and international tensions make cutting potent greenhouse gas emissions harder

An update to the 2021 Global Methane Pledge could see tighter restrictions on oil and gas leaks.

Vincent Gauci, Professorial Fellow, School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Science, University of Birmingham • conversation
Nov. 11, 2022 ~5 min

Advancing the energy transition amidst global crises

MIT Energy Initiative Annual Research Conference highlights both opportunities and obstacles in the race to a net-zero future.

Leda Zimmerman | MIT Energy Initiative • mit
Nov. 9, 2022 ~12 min

UpNano joins MIT.nano Consortium

Provider of ultra-high resolution 3D printing becomes sustaining member of industry group.

MIT.nano • mit
Nov. 7, 2022 ~3 min

Methane research takes on new urgency at MIT

Desiree Plata's research focuses on developing technologies and strategies for environmental sustainability.

Eric Brown | MIT Industrial Liaison Program • mit
Nov. 2, 2022 ~13 min

Dead crustaceans washing up on England’s north-east coast may be victims of industrial revival

A mass die-off of crustaceans occurred on England’s north-east coast last autumn – the government’s explanation of the cause is unlikely to be true.

Gary Caldwell, Senior Lecturer in Applied Biology, Newcastle University • conversation
Oct. 28, 2022 ~7 min


What long-term economic stagnation means for climate change

Decarbonisation is not impossible, but it will be difficult to achieve through capitalism.

Jack Copley, Assistant Professor in International Political Economy, Durham University • conversation
Oct. 28, 2022 ~7 min

Dead crustaceans washing up on England's north-east coast may be victims of the green industrial revolution

A mass die-off of crustaceans occurred on England’s north-east coast last autumn – the government’s explanation of the cause is unlikely to be true.

Gary Caldwell, Senior Lecturer in Applied Biology, Newcastle University • conversation
Oct. 28, 2022 ~7 min

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