Empowering Future African Scientists for Global Innovation
Great scientists aren’t born; they’re made through years of education, mentorship, networking, and practical experience. This is the core principle…
Category: Science
Early dark energy may solve major cosmology puzzles
A groundbreaking study by physicists at MIT proposes that the enigmatic concept of early dark energy may hold the key…
Three Key Questions on Sustainability Science Today
In 1978, well before “sustainability” became a buzzword in environmental discussions, Ronald Prinn, a prominent MIT professor of atmospheric science,…
Innovation in Substance Use Disorder Three Key Questions
The substance use disorder crisis continues to escalate, with over 278,000 deaths reported in 2020 alone, including more than 91,000…
Harnessing Placebo Effect for Effective Pain Relief
Placebos, often regarded as inactive treatments, typically aren’t expected to influence biological processes or significantly improve a patient’s health. However,…
Research Evaluates Seizure Risk from Thalamus Stimulation
Research into electrically stimulating the central thalamus has piqued the interest of scientists and healthcare practitioners alike. This innovative approach…
How to Keep the Cosmos Clean for Future Generations
When asked to explain his research to those outside his field, graduate student Allan Shtofenmakher often starts with a thought-provoking…
Evidence of Planetary Formation via Gravitational Instability
Exoplanets originate within protoplanetary disks, which are vast collections of gas and dust encircling a star. The primary theory explaining…
Engineering Proteins for Cancer Treatment Advances
Oscar Molina, a first-generation immigrant, faced the often-predictable career paths of doctor or lawyer as a child. Although initially on…
Improving Delivery of Medical Therapies for Better Outcomes
During the early stages of his bioengineering studies, Sayo Eweje initially envisioned a career in medicine, inspired by his father’s…
Uncovering the Secrets of a Stealthy Parasite at MIT
Toxoplasma gondii, the single-celled parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis, is estimated to infect nearly one-third of the global population. While many…
Benefits and Downsides of Fasting Revealed in New Study
Intermittent fasting and low-calorie diets have gained attention for their remarkable health benefits, including delaying age-related diseases and potentially extending…
When the Universe First Lit Up New Discoveries Explained
From her perch in the student center at MIT, Dominika Ďurovčíková often finds herself dreaming about the cosmos. Surrounded by…
Open Source Tool Aids Brain Research and Mapping Techniques
In late 2023, the U.S. Federal Drug Administration approved the first drug that shows promise in slowing the progression of…
Mars Jezero Crater Rocks Show Evidence of Water Before Life
In a new study published in AGU Advances, researchers from MIT and NASA unveil intriguing findings regarding Mars’ Jezero Crater.…