So you want to build a solar or wind farm? Here’s how to decide where.

MIT engineers show how detailed mapping of weather conditions and energy demand can guide optimization for siting renewable energy installations.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
Dec. 6, 2024 ~8 min

MIT researchers develop an efficient way to train more reliable AI agents

The technique could make AI systems better at complex tasks that involve variability.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Nov. 22, 2024 ~7 min


Graph-based AI model maps the future of innovation

An AI method developed by Professor Markus Buehler finds hidden links between science and art to suggest novel materials.

Stephanie Martinovich | Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering • mit
Nov. 12, 2024 ~6 min

Making agriculture more resilient to climate change

Researchers across MIT are working on ways to boost food production and help crops survive drought.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
Nov. 1, 2024 ~15 min

Study: Marshes provide cost-effective coastal protection

As climate change accelerates sea-level rise and intensifies storms, marsh-fronted seawalls can provide an economical coastal defense, MIT engineers report.

David Chandler | MIT News • mit
Oct. 23, 2024 ~7 min

How climate change will impact outdoor activities in the US

Using the concept of “outdoor days,” a study shows how global warming will affect people’s ability to work or enjoy recreation outdoors.

David Chandler | MIT News • mit
Oct. 22, 2024 ~9 min

New filtration material could remove long-lasting chemicals from water

Membranes based on natural silk and cellulose can remove many contaminants, including “forever chemicals” and heavy metals.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
Sept. 6, 2024 ~7 min

MIT engineers’ new theory could improve the design and operation of wind farms

The first comprehensive model of rotor aerodynamics could improve the way turbine blades and wind farms are designed and how wind turbines are controlled.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
Aug. 21, 2024 ~10 min


New tool empowers pavement life-cycle decision-making while reducing data collection burden

MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub research presents a streamlined pavement life-cycle assessment tool to enable a large set of stakeholders to conduct environmental analysis of pavements.

Andrew Paul Laurent | MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub • mit
Aug. 9, 2024 ~7 min

Adhesive coatings can prevent scarring around medical implants

New adhesive hydrogel coatings could prolong the lifespan of pacemakers, drug delivery depots, and other medical devices.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
May 22, 2024 ~7 min

/

44