Energy, prosperity, emissions, and innovation: A decarbonization progress report New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. The CTO of Breakthrough Energy assessed global decarbonization and the opportunities and challenges that remain at MITEI’s annual research conference. October 21, 2026 MITEI
New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. GE Vernova plans to double MIT intern and permanent hire numbers in 2027 under expanded energy workforce initiative October 17, 2026 In the media Energies Media
New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. How Sudanese scientists are keeping research alive through war October 12, 2026 In the media Nature
New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Trump sharply scales back fuel economy rules for new cars September 28, 2026 In the media New York Times
Skolkovo Tech’s Innovation Workshop underway at MIT New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Bridging the gap between scientific and technological prowess and creating innovative solutions with broad impact. August 23, 2012 MITEI
Teaching a microbe to make fuel New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Genetically modified organism could turn carbon dioxide or waste products into a gasoline-compatible transportation fuel. August 21, 2012 MITEI
Patterning defect-free nanocrystal films with nanometer resolution New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. New process developed at MIT could enable better LED displays, solar cells and biosensors — and foster basic physics research. August 20, 2012 MITEI
Bringing power to the people — and heat as well New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Sun-powered system developed by MIT students could provide electricity, heat and cooling to rural schools and clinics. August 6, 2012 MITEI
The economic cost of increased temperatures New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Study: Warming episodes hurt poor countries and limit long-term growth. August 6, 2012 MITEI
Research update: Improving batteries' energy storage New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. New method allows a dramatic boost in capacity for a given weight July 24, 2012 MITEI
New chip captures power from multiple sources New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. System developed at MIT could combine power harvested from light, heat and vibrations to run monitoring systems. July 9, 2012 MITEI
Making Electricity with Photovoltaics New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. No sunshine required July 7, 2012 MITEI
How dye-based nanotubes can help harvest light’s energy New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Tiny cylinders help reveal how natural-light-harvesting antennae collect light with exceptional efficiency. July 6, 2012 MITEI
A new approach to water desalination New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Graphene sheets with precisely controlled pores have potential to purify water more efficiently than existing methods July 2, 2012 MITEI
Better surfaces could help dissipate heat New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Heat transfer in everything from computer chips to powerplants could be improved through new analysis of surface textures. June 26, 2012 MITEI
MIT and Saudi Aramco augment existing collaboration New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. More energy research; entrepreneurship programs and cultural exchanges to be pursued June 23, 2012 MITEI MIT News
