New applications for ultracapacitors | MIT News
Startup’s energy-storage devices find uses in drilling operations, aerospace applications, electric vehicles.
Sept. 7, 2016 • ~9 min
Unfriendly skies: Piston engine aircraft pose a significant health threat | MIT News
Study shows long-lasting health, economic impacts of lead emissions from U.S. general aviation flights.
Aug. 26, 2016 • ~5 min
How to make cities more energy efficient | MIT News
Retrofitting a small portion of buildings would have big impact on cities’ carbon emissions.
April 20, 2016 • ~7 min
Structure of kerogen revealed | MIT News
Nanopores may be trapping oil and gas in the ancient hydrocarbon instead of allowing them to flow.
Feb. 1, 2016 • ~6 min
Cutting down runway queues | MIT News
Model that predicts time from gate departure to takeoff could cut airport congestion, fuel waste.
Jan. 14, 2016 • ~7 min
Wireless sensors could make diesel engines greener | MIT News
Startup’s sensors measure soot and ash buildup in filters to help engines burn more efficiently.
Dec. 15, 2015 • ~8 min
Study: Volkswagen’s emissions cheat to cause 60 premature deaths in U.S. | MIT News
Timely vehicle recall by German automaker would avoid some 130 early deaths, researchers say.
Oct. 28, 2015 • ~15 min
MIT announces five-year plan for action on climate change | MIT News
Hundreds of millions sought for low-carbon research; advocacy for carbon pricing; a call to the alumni and beyond.
Oct. 21, 2015 • ~19 min
Study: Climate strategy focused on local impacts is most effective with Americans | MIT News
In a recent talk at MIT, David Konisky PhD '06 explains that the term "global warming" leaves many Americans cold.
Oct. 1, 2015 • ~6 min
Dirty physics | MIT News
Franz-Josef Ulm explores the physics of dirty materials and messy systems to advance sustainable infrastructure and clean energy technology.
Aug. 13, 2015 • ~8 min
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