Pushing the plasma density limit | MIT News
Plasma Science and Fusion Center researchers discover a path to overcoming the plasma density limit in their quest for steady-state fusion.
Aug. 23, 2018 • ~8 min
Getting the world off dirty diesels | MIT News
Gasoline-alcohol engines for heavy-duty trucks could produce a meaningful improvement in global air quality.
June 13, 2018 • ~13 min
3Q: Ernest Moniz on the Vatican climate dialogue | MIT News
Professor emeritus and former U.S. energy secretary reflects on recent meeting with Pope Francis and energy and finance leaders.
June 12, 2018 • ~4 min
MIT Energy Initiative awards nine Seed Fund grants for early-stage energy research | MIT News
Awardees will use grants to advance research in areas including energy storage, renewables expansion modeling, and the chemistry of electrocatalysts.
June 1, 2018 • ~10 min
Keeping the balance: How flexible nuclear operation can help add more wind and solar to the grid | MIT News
Model finds operating nuclear plants flexibly can reduce electricity costs, increase revenue for nuclear plants, and cut carbon emissions in electric power systems.
April 25, 2018 • ~10 min
3Q: John Heywood on the future of the internal combustion engine | MIT News
Professor of mechanical engineering explains the importance of advancing internal combustion engines and offers his take on recent EPA rollbacks.
April 18, 2018 • ~6 min
Tata Center adds eight new projects to its 2018-2019 portfolio | MIT News
MIT principal investigators will receive funding and support for projects seeking an impact in the developing world.
April 12, 2018 • ~1 min
Making appliances and energy grids more efficient | MIT News
The Tata Center is building a high-efficiency, affordable electric motor that could have a huge impact in India, home to as many as half a billion ceiling fans.
Feb. 28, 2018 • ~8 min
3 Questions: The future of nuclear energy | MIT News
Jacopo Buongiorno and John Parsons, co-directors of the MITEI Low-Carbon Energy Center for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems, discuss how to overcome the challenges and realize the benefits of expanding nuclear power.
Feb. 21, 2018 • ~5 min
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