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Why are solar energy systems so easy to hack, and what should be done to secure the systems?

Why are solar energy systems so easy to hack, and what should be done to secure the systems?

MIT’s physics-based mathematical model for wind rotor aerodynamics gives wind farm designers a blueprint for energy…

MIT’s physics-based mathematical model for wind rotor aerodynamics gives wind farm designers a blueprint for energy efficiency.  

Researchers found mayonnaise can simulate conditions of a nuclear fusion reaction.

Researchers found mayonnaise can simulate conditions of a nuclear fusion reaction.

MIT engineers have introduced a fast and sustainable approach to hydrogen fuel production using aluminum, saltwater, and…

MIT engineers have introduced a fast and sustainable approach to hydrogen fuel production using aluminum, saltwater, and coffee grounds.

Research and investment are pushing nuclear fusion toward becoming a viable energy source in the next decade.

Research and investment are pushing nuclear fusion toward becoming a viable energy source in the next decade.

Liquid nitrogen has several advantages as a vehicle fuel. Can it match the power of hydrogen?

Liquid nitrogen has several advantages as a vehicle fuel. Can it match the power of hydrogen?

Researchers claim their water pumps perform better than air pumps.

Researchers claim their water pumps perform better than air pumps.

Officials are considering restarting the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, but should they? Part 2 analyzes the challenges…

Officials are considering restarting the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, but should they? Part 2 analyzes the challenges and alternatives.

Should Three Mile Island and other closed nuclear reactors start operating again? Part 1 of this two-part series examines…

Should Three Mile Island and other closed nuclear reactors start operating again? Part 1 of this two-part series examines the possible benefits.

Growing the technology will create job opportunities across research, construction, operations, policy, supply chain,…

Growing the technology will create job opportunities across research, construction, operations, policy, supply chain, education, and waste…

Trending technology, innovative uses, and renewable energy advances propel microgrids to unprecedented popularity.  

Trending technology, innovative uses, and renewable energy advances propel microgrids to unprecedented popularity.  

Researchers have identified an eco-friendly method to generate hydrogen without rare element catalysts.

Researchers have identified an eco-friendly method to generate hydrogen without rare element catalysts.

Could Earth’s vast magma formations be tapped for renewable energy? Scientists aim to find out by drilling into a…

Could Earth’s vast magma formations be tapped for renewable energy? Scientists aim to find out by drilling into a volcano in northern Iceland. 

Researchers unlock a 44% power conversion efficiency with air-bridge thermophotovoltaic cells. 

Researchers unlock a 44% power conversion efficiency with air-bridge thermophotovoltaic cells. 

Developing continuous energy from space is the goal of an ambitious initiative.

Developing continuous energy from space is the goal of an ambitious initiative.

Maximum power point tracking can maximize wind energy output under variable and unpredictable conditions.

Maximum power point tracking can maximize wind energy output under variable and unpredictable conditions.

Vestas says its V236-15.0 MW is its biggest offshore wind turbine yet. We compared the wind turbine’s dimensions to…

Vestas says its V236-15.0 MW is its biggest offshore wind turbine yet. We compared the wind turbine’s dimensions to other human-made structures…

Nuclear fission could be the answer to providing energy generation infrastructure on the Moon.

Nuclear fission could be the answer to providing energy generation infrastructure on the Moon.

Solar cell output can be variable, and weather can interfere with voltage, but maximum power point tracking allows…

Solar cell output can be variable, and weather can interfere with voltage, but maximum power point tracking allows operators to maximize solar…