MIT engineers developed an atmospheric water harvester that produces fresh water anywhere — even Death Valley, California. […]
Campus gathers with Vice President for Energy and Climate Evelyn Wang to explore the Climate Project at MIT, make connections, and exchange ideas. […]
Biofilms deposited by living organisms reduce the accumulation of small particles, while areas of bare sand can be microplastics hotspots. […]
In an annual tradition, MIT affiliates embarked on a trip to Washington to explore federal lawmaking and advocate for science policy. […]
Ananda Santos Figueiredo, a senior in civil and environmental engineering, is charting her own course of impact. […]
Researchers used microneedles to inject fresh-cut crops with melatonin and delay spoilage. […]
Postdoc Haoran Li describes how the Concrete Sustainability Hub is enabling accessible, fast, and robust pavement decision-making. […]
Faculty members and researchers honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence. […]
A new study reveals why eggshells are stronger on their sides, overturning a popular science belief. […]
“IntersectionZoo,” a benchmarking tool, uses a real-world traffic problem to test progress in deep reinforcement learning algorithms. […]
During the early teen years, many new strains of C. acnes colonize the skin on our faces. This could be an optimal time for probiotic treatment. […]
Researchers showed they can inexpensively produce silk microneedles to deliver vitamins or agrochemicals to plants. […]
Using diagrams to represent interactions in multipart systems can provide a faster way to design software improvements. […]
MIT students and faculty designed and fabricated a control room for the first lunar landing mission since the Apollo era — an achievement in design and engineering. […]
By eliminating redundant computations, a new data-driven method can streamline processes like scheduling trains, routing delivery drivers, or assigning airline crews. […]