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2024 Grist 50 list: 50 climate leaders to watch

Asegun Henry (Mechanical Engineering) has been named as a 2024 Grist honoree for his invention of the “sun in a box,” a cost-effective system for storing renewable energy.

Tiny batteries for tiny robots that could deliver drugs inside our bodies

MIT engineers—led by Michael Strano (Chemical Engineering)—have designed a tiny zinc-air battery capable of deploying cell-sized autonomous robots for drug delivery within the body. Their findings may also have applications in the energy industry, aiding in the location of gas pipeline leaks.

Hydrogen’s unique role in a zero-carbon energy system

MITEI Founding Director Ernest Moniz discusses hydrogen’s importance in decarbonizing industry and creating a pathway to a zero-carbon energy system. In particular, geological hydrogen could be a game-changing energy source.