Study pinpoints states with steepest warming trends since 1980 The findings indicate where adaptive measures are needed most around the United States. October 30, 2026
3 Questions: Why infrastructure is entering a defining era Professor Ali Jadbabaie describes how AI, digital transformation, climate change, and complex geopolitics are forcing engineers and policymakers to rethink how infrastructure is designed, built, and managed. October 28, 2026
The audacity incubator: 20 years of YFA | Ep 98 For 20 years, DARPA’s Young Faculty Award (YFA) has connected rising researchers at academic institutions with DARPA program managers, national security challenges, and the opportunity to pursue ambitious science. In this episode, we look back at two decades of YFA, including how it helped Dr. Evelyn Wang turn early research on cooling high-power electronics into a career advancing high-impact energy technologies, including as the head of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy (ARPA-E). October 27, 2026
At New York Climate Week 2026, MIT connects with a global network A cross-section of the MIT community convened discussions on topics ranging from data centers and super pollutants to agriculture and education. October 26, 2026
State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report finds corporate commitment at record high, but governance lags behind MIT's Center for Transportation and Logistics finds sustainability commitments are strong, but governance gaps and external disruptions prevent execution. October 15, 2026
Exploring how plants thrive in a changing environment Associate Professor David Des Marais studies how plants interact with their surroundings and adapt over time. October 13, 2026