MIT expands research collaboration with Commonwealth Fusion Systems to build net energy fusion machine, SPARC

New five-year agreement will support SPARC science, increase graduate students and postdocs, and support interdisciplinary work toward fusion power plants.

Plasma Science and Fusion Center • mit
May 10, 2022 ~6 min

Machine learning, harnessed to extreme computing, aids fusion energy development

Linking techniques from machine learning with advanced numerical simulations, MIT researchers take an important step in state-of-the-art predictions for fusion plasmas.

Martin Greenwald | Plasma Science and Fusion Center • mit
April 27, 2022 ~7 min


Using excess heat to improve electrolyzers and fuel cells

New technology could help generate hydrogen and chemical industry ingredients.

Matthew Hutson | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
April 26, 2022 ~7 min

Developing electricity-powered, low-emissions alternatives to carbon-intensive industrial processes

The Center for Electrification and Decarbonization of Industry unites MIT climate researchers to create scalable clean energy solutions under one roof.

Ashley Belanger | School of Engineering • mit
April 14, 2022 ~9 min

MIT announces five flagship projects in first-ever Climate Grand Challenges competition

The portfolio of multiyear projects focuses on delivering breakthrough solutions.

MIT News Office • mit
April 11, 2022 ~9 min

Finding the questions that guide MIT fusion research

After four decades at the Plasma Science and Fusion Center, Deputy Director Martin Greenwald embodies a brief history of fusion at MIT.

Paul Rivenberg | Plasma Science and Fusion Center • mit
April 8, 2022 ~7 min

Leveraging science and technology against the world’s top problems

From nuclear proliferation to climate change, Richard K. Lester taps research talent to map a path toward a sustainable planet.

Leda Zimmerman | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
April 8, 2022 ~9 min

Seeing an elusive magnetic effect through the lens of machine learning

An MIT team incorporates AI to facilitate the detection of an intriguing materials phenomenon that can lead to electronics without energy dissipation.

Steve Nadis | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
March 24, 2022 ~8 min


Toward batteries that pack twice as much energy per pound

A method for stabilizing the interfaces in solid-state lithium-ion batteries opens new possibilities.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
March 8, 2022 ~6 min

Building technological tools for nuclear disarmament

Associate Professor Areg Danagoulian credits mentorship with helping him establish a path through nuclear physics.

Zach Winn | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 26, 2022 ~9 min

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