MIT-led project opens first climate shelter in Bangladesh The Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet project opens a solar-powered “adaptation fortress” in Satkhira, a region facing severe and growing climate threats. July 9, 2026
How urban design leads to better wellness An extensive study of U.S. cities identifies walkable neighborhoods, urban greenery, and access to amenities as key contributors to residents’ health. July 1, 2026
Scientists find ozone depletion began decades before discovery of ozone hole Using modern tools, they also determined that carbon tetrachloride, used as a dry-cleaning and degreasing agent as early as the 1930s, was at the root of early ozone loss. June 29, 2026
How data centers can better manage energy use A new study suggests flexibility in the timing of electricity consumption could lower consumer costs. June 26, 2026
What happens when environmental change outpaces life’s ability to adapt? A new model links Earth’s mass extinctions to mismatches between rates of environmental change and biological adaptation. June 24, 2026
Characterizing Earth’s damping mechanisms Fourth-year PhD candidate Perrin Davidson studies the carbon cycle to understand how the planet responds to global disturbances. June 24, 2026