massachusetts institute of technology

Ocean science

New method to prevent undersea ice clogs
New method to prevent undersea ice clogs
April 12, 2012
Surface coatings developed by MIT researchers could inhibit buildup of methane hydrates that can block deep-sea oil and gas wells.
Also labeled: Chemistry and chemical engineering, Deepwater Horizon, Energy, Materials science, Mechanical engineering, Oil spill
Oceans apart
Oceans apart
April 10, 2012
New research suggests that ocean-crust formation is a dynamic process.
Also labeled: Earth and atmospheric sciences, Geology, Seafloor spreading
Water world
Water world
March 21, 2012
'Weather in a tank' demonstration helps students grasp fluid dynamics.
Also labeled: Climate, Earth and atmospheric sciences, Education, teaching, academics, Fluid dynamics, Oceanography and ocean engineering, Weather
A climate window in the Southern Ocean
A climate window in the Southern Ocean
February 28, 2012
An updated circulation model reveals the Southern Ocean as a powerful influence on climate change.
Also labeled: Climate change, Earth and atmospheric sciences, Greenhouse gases, Ice Age, Oceanography and ocean engineering, Water, Weather, Woods Hole
Viruses con bacteria into working for them
Viruses con bacteria into working for them
January 26, 2012
Coevolution of guest and host lets a virus control its host’s machinery.
Also labeled: Biology, Civil and environmental engineering, Proteins, Research, Viruses
MIT Sea Grant to host 15th annual Blue Lobster Bowl Feb. 4
MIT Sea Grant to host 15th annual Blue Lobster Bowl Feb. 4
January 12, 2012
One hundred twenty high school students to convene at MIT for the regional competition of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl
Also labeled: MIT Sea Grant
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