massachusetts institute of technology

Agriculture

Toward greener chemistry
Toward greener chemistry
September 2, 2010
Breaking up phosphorus with ultraviolet light may offer a safer, simpler way to build many industrial and household chemicals.
Also labeled: Chemistry and chemical engineering, Going green, Health
In the World: Nanotech on the farm
In the World: Nanotech on the farm
March 12, 2010
MIT chemical engineer Paula Hammond lends her nanotechnology expertise to farmers in Africa.
Also labeled: Chemistry and chemical engineering, Environment, In the world, Nanoscience and nanotechnology, Technology and society
Revitalizing the land of plenty with affordable housing
Revitalizing the land of plenty with affordable housing
March 2, 2010
Students in Professor Jan Wampler's class, Architecture Design Studio, spent eight days designing affordable dwellings for farmers in Hawaii
Also labeled: Architecture, Public service, Students, Sustainability
The Legatum Pericles Lecture Series: Challenges in Nation Building with José Ramos-Horta
October 19, 2009
Also labeled: Democracy, Peace, Infrastructure, Business development, Sustainability, Nobel Prizes, Special events and guest speakers, Global
Against the common gouda
Against the common gouda
October 13, 2009
The government regulates how food is produced. MIT anthropologist Heather Paxson studies the rebellious cheese-makers who reluctantly adhere to those rules.
Also labeled: Anthropology, Food, Health, Environment
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