MIT Energy Initiative launches the Future Energy Systems Center

The MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) has launched a new research consortium — the Future Energy Systems…

Q&A: David Autor on the long afterlife of the “China shock”

In 2001, the U.S. normalized long-term trade relations with China, and China joined the World Trade…

New 10-minute test detects Covid-19 immunity

Researchers have successfully developed a rapid point-of-care test for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies (NAbs).…

Creating dynamic symmetry in quantum systems

Physicists and engineers have long been interested in creating new forms of matter, those not typically…

Carbon nanotube-based sensor can detect SARS-CoV-2 proteins

Using specialized carbon nanotubes, MIT engineers have designed a novel sensor that can detect SARS-CoV-2 without…

Coupling power and hydrogen sector pathways to benefit decarbonization

Governments and companies worldwide are increasing their investments in hydrogen research and development, indicating a growing…