Collaborating with a local climate technology company, MIT’s Self-Assembly Lab is pursuing scalable erosion solutions that mimic nature, harnessing ocean currents to expand islands and rebuild coastlines.
November 14, 2024
Admir Masic: Using lessons from the past to build a better future
The associate professor of civil and environmental engineering studies ancient materials while working to solve modern problems.
November 12, 2024
Tackling the energy revolution, one sector at a time
A new study on techno-economic outlooks for zero-emission heavy-duty trucking underscores the need for cross-sector collaboration.
November 8, 2024
Startup turns mining waste into critical metals for the U.S.
Phoenix Tailings, co-founded by MIT alumni, is creating domestic supply chains for rare earth metals, key to the clean energy transition.
November 8, 2024
3 Questions: Can we secure a sustainable supply of nickel?
Extraction of nickel, an essential component of clean energy technologies, needs stronger policies to protect local environments and communities, MIT researchers say.
November 1, 2024
Making agriculture more resilient to climate change
Researchers across MIT are working on ways to boost food production and help crops survive drought.