Cell Protector Teams Up with Killer for Unlikely Alliance
Cell death is an essential part of life, occurring from early development through old age. Apoptosis, a critical form of…
Category: Science
Linzixuan Zhang Wins 2024 Collegiate Inventors Competition
Linzixuan (Rhoda) Zhang, a PhD candidate in the MIT Department of Chemical Engineering, has recently distinguished herself by winning the…
Dancing with Waves and Currents in the Maldives
Every child who has whimsically built a sandcastle only to see it washed away by the tide understands a fundamental…
Graph AI model predicts future innovation trends
Have you ever thought about the connections between seemingly unrelated fields, like biological tissue and Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9”? It…
Study shows exercise boosts neuron growth through muscles
Exercise is widely recognized for its multitude of benefits on physical health, from strengthening muscles to enhancing bone density, improving…
Admir Masic Leveraging Past Lessons for Future Innovations
During his teenage years in a small Yugoslav village, Admir Masic faced the harrowing realities of war as his homeland…
Asteroid Grains Reveal Origins of Outer Solar System
Small particles from the asteroid Ryugu are shedding light on the magnetic forces that have sculpted the distant corners of…
Innovative Modeling Techniques for Complex Biological Systems
In the last twenty years, advancements in technology have empowered scientists to collect a remarkable amount of biological data. High-throughput…
Generative AI’s Impressive Output Lacks World Understanding
Large language models (LLMs) showcase surprising abilities, such as composing poetry or coding complex programs, yet their fundamental training involves…
Can We Ensure a Sustainable Nickel Supply in the Future?
As global efforts intensify to reduce carbon emissions, the demand for essential minerals and metals for clean energy technologies is…
Enhancing Agricultural Resilience to Climate Change
With the planet’s temperature on the rise, it’s crucial for agricultural practices to evolve. Increasingly frequent droughts may render some…
AXIS Mission Chosen as NASA Astrophysics Probe Finalist
The MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research (MKI) has emerged as a lead contender in NASA’s newly established…
MIT Schwarzman College launches AI postdoctoral program
The Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing at MIT has unveiled an exciting new initiative to boost postdoctoral research at…
Largest predation event in ocean recorded by oceanographers
In the vast ocean, the saying “there is power in numbers” may not hold true for fish. Recent findings from…
Dual cancer therapy delivery with implantable microparticles
Patients battling late-stage cancer often face the daunting challenge of enduring several treatment rounds, which may lead to unwanted side…