By Anne Trafton, MIT News Electricity plays many roles in our lives, from lighting our homes to powering the technology and appliances we rely on every day. Electricity can [...]
Any device that sends out a Wi-Fi signal also emits terahertz waves —electromagnetic waves with a frequency somewhere between microwaves and infrared light. These [...]
Imagine a device that can sit outside under blazing sunlight on a clear day, and without using any power cool things down by more than 23 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees [...]
Batteries may be a tool in the critical need to remove CO2 from our air. A new system developed at MIT can work on the gas at virtually any concentration level, even down to [...]
A broad class of materials called perovskites is considered one of the most promising avenues for developing new, more efficient solar cells. But the virtually limitless [...]
By Howard J. Herzog, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series of guest columns on innovative energy technologies and [...]
While the albatross may be associated with some negative vibes for literature fans, the bird has been an inspiration to a group of MIT engineers. A former student and his [...]
A new sustainable refrigeration technology that can extend the shelf life of perishables in developing nations with dry climates was born at the Massachusetts Institute of [...]
New research points the way towards perovskite solar modules that are highly efficient to manufacture, and approaching the efficiency of crystalline silicon photovoltaics. [...]
Now that personal electronics have become fashion accessories—and the fashion industry is pursuing wearable electronics—designers and manufacturers are looking to bring [...]