It is estimated that about 70 percent of the energy generated worldwide ends up as waste heat.

The findings, based on a single electrochemical process, could help cut emissions from the hardest-to-decarbonize industries, such as steel and cement.

The system could be used for battery-free underwater communication across kilometer-scale distances, to aid monitoring of climate and coastal change.

A new analysis describes steps planners can take to make forests more effective “natural climate solutions.”

A new technique uses remote images to gauge the strength of ancient and active rivers beyond Earth.

Study shows that cities’ plans often won’t achieve their goals, but decarbonizing the local grid could make the difference.

The color changes reflect significant shifts in essential marine ecosystems.

MIT researchers work to discover biodegradable polyesters, with support from the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium, J-WAFS, and DIC Corp.

A new material developed by MIT engineers exhibits “record-breaking” vapor absorption.