Paving sustainably
Researchers at the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub study the many factors that influence a pavement’s environmental footprint.
Researchers at the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub study the many factors that influence a pavement’s environmental footprint.
Study investigates capillary-induced deformations in cement’s porous structure.
Faculty members recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes over the last quarter.
Ubiquitous marine plants dissipate wave energy and could help protect vulnerable shorelines.
Associate Professor Otto Cordero and colleagues discover simple assembly rules for marine microbiomes.
A new method identifies opportunities to learn and adapt to changing temperature and precipitation trends.
MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub researchers outline a new pavement maintenance model that accounts for future uncertainties in cost and deterioration.
Ninth annual Research Speed Dating event fosters intradepartmental collaboration and facilitates discussion of future efforts to solve global issues.
Professor of biology Ernest Fraenkel and visiting scientist Judah Cohen win the Sub-Seasonal Climate Forecast Rodeo competition.
Coating graphene with wax makes for a less contaminated surface during device manufacturing.
Unusual property of the ultrastrong material could be harnessed for twisting or pulling motions.
The Carbin app, from a Concrete Sustainability Hub researcher, promises users an unprecedented understanding of pavement quality.
Institute ranks within the top 2 in 17 of 48 subject areas.
PhD student Josh Moss uses computer modeling and physical experiments to examine the key transformations that emissions undergo in the atmosphere.
Experts assess potential global destabilization caused by climate change impacts on water supplies, land use, and migration.