Fourth Industrial Revolution
The world's first sustainability rating system for space exploration
The Space Sustainability Rating has been developed to ensure that space exploration missions launched worldwide are managed safely and sustainably.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Founded in 1861 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a world-leading private research university dedicated to advancing knowledge and solving global challenges. Comprising five schools and a college, MIT spans disciplines from engineering and science to architecture, management, humanities and social sciences. It is recognised internationally for pioneering research, innovation and entrepreneurship that drive technological and societal progress. Through its collaborative, hands-on approach to education and discovery, MIT continues to shape the future of science, technology and innovation worldwide.
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Publications
3 articles from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Nature and Biodiversity
How AI and Earth observation can help life on our planet
Earth observation provides vital data for climate action and sustainable growth. AI can help decipher this data, providing insights and business cases.
Climate Action
How these emerging economies are shifting towards a low-carbon future
Green Future Index 2023 ranks countries on their ability to develop a low-carbon future. Results show that emerging economies are tackling climate change.
Nature and Biodiversity
How our vast pool of Earth data can be put to good use
The theme for this Earth Day, April 22 2023, was 'Invest in our Planet'. Our vast Earth data pool should play a key role in helping us to reach net zero.
Podcasts
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) contributors
Ric Fulop
Academic appointment, new manufacturing techniques
Kent Larson
Director, City Science Initiative, MIT Media Lab
Neha Narula
Director, Digital Currency Initiative
Alex Pentland
Toshiba Professor of Media, Arts and Sciences
Minoo Rathnasabapathy
Research Engineer & Program Lead, MIT Media Lab
L. Rafael Reif
President Emeritus
Jessika E. Trancik
Professor, Institute for Data, Systems, and Society
Jinhua Zhao
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