MIT researchers are mapping extreme weather risks — and building tools to act on them The Climate Grand Challenges “New World of Weather” project shows how modeling, planning tools, and infrastructure analysis are translating research into real-world resilience. September 18, 2026
MIT makes progress on campus climate goals Innovative strategies, technologies, and collaborations are helping MIT advance solutions on campus and beyond. September 15, 2026
Marine bacteria team up to break down one of the ocean's toughest carbon-storing molecules Researchers reveal how communities of marine bacteria divide the task of degrading fucoidan, a key player in ocean carbon storage. September 14, 2026
Researchers tune into Arctic under-ice sounds and test through-ice communication The work is part of a multiyear effort to develop a distributed sensor network for relaying data collected from this critical region. September 4, 2026
Translating economic growth into better lives Graduate student Lyonel Tanganco investigates how to improve public policy interventions and address challenges in nutrition, climate, and development. August 31, 2026
Playing against climate risk Climate scientist Sai Ravela is using games to help coastal communities find creative adaptations to climate change. August 31, 2026
