Published November 15, 2024Ensuring a durable transition Progress on the energy transition depends on collective action benefiting all stakeholders, agreed participants in MITEI’s annual research conference. News
Published November 14, 2024Dancing with currents and waves in the Maldives 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 News
Published November 12, 2024Remembering Nicolaas John Habraken Influential architect, educator, and former head of the MIT Department of Architecture “invented, investigated, challenged, and inspired.” News
Published November 12, 2024Out of Antiquity The exhibit "Out of Antiquity" is on view now through December 19 at the Maihugen Gallery. News
Published November 6, 2024A new focus on understanding the human element The MIT Human Insight Collaborative will elevate the human-centered disciplines and unite the Institute’s top scholars to help solve the world’s biggest challenges. News
Published November 4, 2024Finding a sweet spot between radical and relevant As he invents programmable materials and self-organizing systems, Skylar Tibbits is pushing design boundaries while also solving real-world problems. News
Published October 31, 2024"Wearable" devices for cells By snugly wrapping around neurons, these devices could help scientists probe subcellular regions of the brain, and might even help restore some brain function. News
Published October 23, 2024Seeking our future in the deep past Associate professor of architecture Brandon Clifford scrutinizes ancient stone structures, searching for ideas that can revitalize our building practices. News
Published October 15, 2024MIT awarded federal grant to support clean manufacturing of U.S. steel Reusing steel will reduce carbon emissions and lower the costs of construction News