A new approach could fractionate crude oil using much less energy
May 22, 2025 · MIT engineers developed a membrane that filters the components of crude oil by their molecular size, an advance that could dramatically reduce the amount of energy needed …
Using liquid air for grid-scale energy storage - MIT News
Apr 10, 2025 · Liquid air energy storage could be the lowest-cost solution for ensuring a reliable power supply on a future grid dominated by carbon-free yet intermittent energy sources, …
Explained: Generative AI’s environmental impact - MIT News
Jan 17, 2025 · MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
New facility to accelerate materials solutions for fusion energy
Jun 9, 2025 · The new Schmidt Laboratory for Materials in Nuclear Technologies (LMNT) at the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center accelerates fusion materials testing using cyclotron …
MIT Climate and Energy Ventures class spins out entrepreneurs — …
Jan 28, 2025 · In MIT course 15.366 (Climate and Energy Ventures) student teams select a technology and determine the best path for its commercialization in the energy sector.
Unlocking the hidden power of boiling — for energy, space, and …
Jan 2, 2025 · Unlocking its secrets could thus enable advances in efficient energy production, electronics cooling, water desalination, medical diagnostics, and more. “Boiling is important for …
Evelyn Wang: A new energy source at MIT - MIT News
Jun 26, 2025 · As MIT’s first vice president for energy and climate, Evelyn Wang is working to broaden MIT’s research portfolio, scale up existing innovations, seek new breakthroughs, and …
MIT Energy Initiative conference spotlights research ... - MIT News
6 days ago · At the MIT Energy Initiative’s Annual Research Conference, industry leaders agreed collaboration is key to advancing critical technologies amidst a changing energy landscape.
MIT Energy Initiative launches Data Center Power Forum
Nov 7, 2025 · The MIT Energy Initiative launched the Data Center Power Forum in September 2025. The Forum brings together MIT faculty and MITEI member company experts to address …
Study shows how households can cut energy costs - MIT News
Jan 13, 2025 · Giving people better data about their energy use, plus some coaching, can help them substantially reduce their consumption and costs, according to a study by MIT …