Rescuing Leftover Cuisine
A nonprofit who redistributes excess food to feed people experiencing food insecurity.
Massachusetts
New immune system chip reduces the need for animal testing
This new technology can predict immune responses to vaccinations to determine which variety may perform best in certain situations.Â
General Electric produces its first 100% recyclable wind turbine that can be reconstructed as it ages
By 2023, the consortium of developers will bring the wind energy sector into the circular economy loop in a sustainable manner, according to the principles of eco-design.
GE produces world’s largest recyclable wind turbine blade
One University of Cambridge study suggests that there will be 43 million tonnes of blade waste around the world by 2050.
Moderna kicks off Phase 1 trial of 3 different mRNA HIV vaccines
The trial is expected to run until mid-2023. By that point it is hoped one of the three formulations will have demonstrated robust immune responses and Phase 2 trials can commence.
Force of Nature Non-Toxic Cleaner
A U.S.-EPA-registered disinfectant & sanitizer that kills 99.9% of germs with no harmful chemicals
New fusion tech set to unlock near-limitless ultra-deep geothermal energy
MIT spin-off Quaise says it’s going to use hijacked fusion technology to drill the deepest holes in history, unlocking clean, supercritical geothermal energy that can re-power fossil-fueled power plants all over the world.
Boston Mayor Wu divests city funds from fossil fuels
The measure prohibits public investment in any financial instrument deriving more than 15% of its revenue from fossil fuels, as well as from tobacco products or jail or prison facilities.
MIT-designed project achieves major advance toward fusion energy
A new superconducting magnet breaks magnetic field strength records, paving the way for practical, commercial, carbon-free power.
Boston University to fully divest from fossil fuel industry
Going forward, BU will phase out any investments in companies that extract oil and natural gas. The University’s endowment, more than $3 billion, will not have any direct investments in fossil fuel companies.