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A close-up view of the pore network for a sample of cement.Photo: Katerina Ioannidou, et al.

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May 6, 2019

Exploring the effects of moisture and drying on concrete

Study investigates capillary-induced deformations in cement’s porous structure.

A close-up view of the pore network for a sample of cement.Photo: Katerina Ioannidou, et al.

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May 6, 2019

Exploring the effects of moisture and drying on cement

Study investigates capillary-induced deformations in cement’s porous structure.

Judges and sponsors of the Rabobank-MIT Food and Agribusiness Innovation Prize pose with members of the winning team, Gramhal. Team members pictured include advisor Russell DeLucia (third from left); head of operations Simeen Kaleem (fourth fro...

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May 3, 2019

Mobile solution for farmers and plan for global shrimp marketplace win agribusiness prize

Seven finalist teams pitched their business ideas at the Rabobank-MIT Food and Agribusiness Innovation Prize competition.

Each 10-minute episode of TILclimate explains a different climate change topic.Image: Aaron Krol/MIT ESI

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May 2, 2019

MIT podcast breaks down the facts on climate change

TILclimate (Today I Learned: Climate) podcast demystifies the science, technology, and policy surrounding climate change in 10-minute bites.

As part of MIT Climate Night, MIT Vice President for Research Maria Zuber (center) talks with John Fernández, director of the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative (left) and Robert Armstrong, director of the MIT Energy Initiative, about thei...

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May 1, 2019

VP for Research Maria Zuber urges outward-facing collaborations at MIT Climate Night

Inaugural event for MIT’s climate action groups showcases ways the Institute is reaching outside its walls to make new contributions on climate change.

A satellite image shows Cyclone Kenneth approaching Mozambique on April 25, 2019.Image: NASA

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May 1, 2019

Study: For low-income countries, climate action pays off by 2050

Economic benefits of mitigation arrive much sooner than previously thought.

Kate Trimble (left), associate dean and senior director of the PKG Center, poses with the founders of Myco Diagnostics, (from left to right) Nhat Nguyen, Aditi Trehan, and Eric Miller.Credit: Rose Lincoln

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April 30, 2019

IDEAS challenge showcases social ventures at MIT

Ten student teams receive $100,000 in combined awards to pursue their impact-driven projects.

Symbrosia co-founder and CEO Alexia Akbay, second from left, and co-founder and CTO Jonathan Simonds, fourth from right, pose with members of MIT’s Water Club following the MIT Water Innovation Prize Thursday.Credit: Zach Winn

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April 23, 2019

Water Innovation Prize goes to startups targeting methane and wastewater

Student-led startups Symbrosia and SiPure each awarded a $14,000 grand prize.

April 22, 2019

MIT earns STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements

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