Quantifying Nociception to Improve Surgical Pain Management
The effectiveness of a surgical patient’s pain management—referred to as “nociception”—often hinges on the anesthesiologist’s ability to assess and address…
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Improving Particle Size Distribution Estimation Techniques
In the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, accurately monitoring the characteristics of drying mixtures is crucial for producing high-quality medications and chemical…
AI Model Discovers Structures of Crystalline Materials
For over a century, scientists have leveraged the power of X-ray crystallography to decipher the intricate structures of crystalline materials,…
Bridging Earth and Sky Innovations at MIT
Jared Bryan, a fifth-year PhD candidate at MIT, discusses his seismology research with remarkable clarity and enthusiasm. Collaborating with Assistant…
Wobble on Mars may indicate presence of dark matter
In a groundbreaking study, physicists from MIT put forward an intriguing hypothesis: if a significant portion of the universe’s dark…
Innovative Method to Reprogram Immune Cells for Cancer Defense
A groundbreaking collaboration involving four groups at MIT, under the leadership of principal investigators Laura L. Kiessling, Jeremiah A. Johnson,…
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…
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…