Study finds mercury pollution from human activities is declining

Models show that an unexpected reduction in human-driven emissions led to a 10 percent decline in atmospheric mercury concentrations.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Oct. 8, 2024 ~9 min

Bubble findings could unlock better electrode and electrolyzer designs

A new study of bubbles on electrode surfaces could help improve the efficiency of electrochemical processes that produce fuels, chemicals, and materials.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
Oct. 8, 2024 ~7 min


Study evaluates impacts of summer heat in U.S. prison environments

MIT researchers identify facility-level factors that could worsen heat impacts for incarcerated people.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
Sept. 24, 2024 ~10 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

MIT School of Science launches Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy

New center taps Institute-wide expertise to improve understanding of, and responses to, sustainability challenges.

School of Science • mit
Aug. 5, 2024 ~7 min

Scientists find a human “fingerprint” in the upper troposphere’s increasing ozone

Knowing where to look for this signal will help researchers identify specific sources of the potent greenhouse gas.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
Aug. 2, 2024 ~7 min

Researchers return to Arctic to test integrated sensor nodes

The nodes are intended to become part of a widespread sea-ice monitoring network.

Ariana Tantillo | MIT Lincoln Laboratory • mit
July 31, 2024 ~21 min

China-based emissions of three potent climate-warming greenhouse gases spiked in past decade

Two studies pinpoint their likely industrial sources and mitigation opportunities.

Mark Dwortzan | MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change • mit
July 18, 2024 ~5 min


Study finds health risks in switching ships from diesel to ammonia fuel

Ammonia could be a nearly carbon-free maritime fuel, but without new emissions regulations, its impact on air quality could significantly impact human health.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
July 11, 2024 ~9 min

Study: Weaker ocean circulation could enhance CO2 buildup in the atmosphere

New findings challenge current thinking on the ocean’s role in storing carbon.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
July 8, 2024 ~8 min

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