New MIT.nano equipment to accelerate innovation in “tough tech” sectors

A new set of advanced nanofabrication equipment will make MIT.nano one of the world’s most advanced…

First commercial ‘no burning’ waste-to-energy plant to launch in weeks

In the latest episode of Lexicon, Interesting Engineering's podcast, we speak with Dan Nienhauser, Co-Founder, CEO,…

Faculty, staff, students to evaluate ways to decarbonize MIT’s campus

With a goal to decarbonize the MIT campus by 2050, the Institute must look at “new…

Chinese scientists develop a breakthrough Vanadium flow battery stack

A new type of vanadium flow battery stack has been developed by a team of Chinese…

Cobalt-free batteries could power cars of the future

Many electric vehicles are powered by batteries that contain cobalt — a metal that carries high…

No more heat: a new study shows some innovative strategies to beat heat

Researchers from UNSW Sydney have unveiled a comprehensive strategy to cool Riyadh, one of the hottest…

AI meets climate: MIT Energy and Climate Hack 2023

The MIT Energy and Climate Hack brought together participants from myriad fields and disciplines to develop rapid,…

New study shows how universities are critical to emerging fusion industry

A new study suggests that universities have an essential role to fulfill in the continued growth…

Celebrating five years of MIT.nano

There is vast opportunity for nanoscale innovation to transform the world in positive ways — expressed…

Team engineers nanoparticles using ion irradiation to advance clean energy and fuel conversion

MIT researchers and colleagues have demonstrated a way to precisely control the size, composition, and other…