New tools could improve the way cement seals oil wells

Techniques for observing concrete as it sets could facilitate the development of new cements.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 12, 2019 ~7 min

MIT report provides guidance on climate-related financial disclosures

Recommendations could help companies deliver more useful disclosures to investors on risks they face due to climate change.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 6, 2019 ~8 min


Solution for remotely monitoring oil wells wins MIT $100K

MIT startup Acoustic Wells earned the grand prize at the annual entrepreneurship competition.

Zach Winn | MIT News Office • mit
May 17, 2019 ~7 min

Engineers develop concept for hybrid heavy-duty trucks

Long-haul trucks with electric motors combined with gas-alcohol engines could slash pollution levels and greenhouse gases.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
April 9, 2019 ~7 min

Oil and water: Studying pressing environmental dilemmas in the Middle East

Visiting Assistant Professor Maryam Rashed Alshehhi models a region with freshwater shortages, oil spills, and frequent dust storms.

Kelsey Tsipis | EAPS • mit
Dec. 26, 2018 ~8 min

Oil and water: Studying the Persian Gulf's most pressing environmental dilemmas

Visiting Assistant Professor Maryam Rashed Alshehhi models a region with freshwater shortages, oil spills, and frequent dust storms.

Kelsey Tsipis | EAPS • mit
Dec. 26, 2018 ~9 min

Structure of fossil-fuel source rocks is finally decoded

Detailed 3-D imaging of kerogen, a source of petroleum and natural gas, could improve estimates of recoverable amounts.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 12, 2018 ~5 min

Drug manufacturing that’s out of this world | MIT News

Continuous-flow chemistry device used for drug production could find use in long-duration space missions.

Rob Matheson | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 5, 2018 ~9 min


Turning emissions into fuel | MIT News

MIT-developed method converts carbon dioxide into useful compounds.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 28, 2017 ~6 min

Energy transition through aesthetics and culture | MIT News

MIT Energy Initiative seminar examines the role of the humanities, design, and aesthetics in catalyzing a fairer, more diverse energy future.

Francesca McCaffrey | MIT Energy Initiative • mit
Oct. 24, 2017 ~7 min

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