A new study shows the carbon-capturing phytoplankton colonized the ocean by rafting on particles of chitin.

One of MIT’s five Climate Grand Challenges flagship projects, the Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet project will pilot in Bangladesh and Sudan to help communities adapt to the impacts of climate change.

A new method could provide detailed information about internal structures, voids, and cracks, based solely on data about exterior conditions.

MIT engineers discover new carbonation pathways for creating more environmentally friendly concrete.

Fake seeds can cost farmers more than two-thirds of expected crop yields and threaten food security. Trackable silk labels could help.

J-WAFS researchers are using remote sensing observations to build high-resolution systems to monitor drought.

Project will develop new materials characterization tools and technologies to assign unique identifiers to individual pearls.

A process that seeks feedback from human specialists proves more effective at optimization than automated systems working alone.

Analyses show stakeholders of all levels must get involved in decarbonizing pavements to reach climate goals.

An unexpected ancient manufacturing strategy may hold the key to designing concrete that lasts for millennia.