Boosting Plastics Recycling Rates Effective Strategies Explained
Despite the expansion of recycling systems and bottle deposit initiatives in the United States, the actual recycling rates remain shockingly…
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Implantable Microphone May Enable Fully Internal Cochlear Implants
Cochlear implants, remarkable electronic devices designed to restore a sense of sound for individuals who are deaf or hard of…
Understanding Immune System Complexity for Better Health
Every day, millions of T cells navigate through the human body, on the lookout for any signs of invaders. Each…
MIT Films Receive New England Emmy Nominations
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Boston/New England Chapter has recognized two acclaimed films from MIT with Emmy…
CHARMed collaboration develops promising therapy for prion diseases
Drug development is a notoriously lengthy process. It can take decades for groundbreaking research to transition into clinical trials and…
Titan’s Lakes Shaped by Waves New Study Reveals
Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, stands out as the only celestial body in our solar system—besides Earth—that showcases active…
3D Imaging of Human Brain Hemispheres at Subcellular Resolution
For decades, neuroscientists have aspired to observe and understand the intricate workings of the human brain in its complete form.…
Innovative Strategies for Efficient Drug Discovery Process
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the landscape of drug discovery. Researchers are increasingly utilizing machine-learning models…
Local Climate Models for Effective Decision-Making
Climate models are vital tools for forecasting the effects of climate change. By simulating the Earth’s climate, scientists and policymakers…
New method shows coordination of gene transcription in cells
The human genome comprises approximately 23,000 genes, yet only a small percentage are active within any given cell at a…
How Ketamine Affects the Brain Through Molecular Action
Ketamine, recognized as an Essential Medicine by the World Health Organization, has gained prominence for its diverse applications, ranging from…
Cell Signaling Breakthrough Could Boost Precision Cancer Treatment
Researchers have recently launched an extensive database detailing human protein kinases and their binding sites, marking a significant advancement for…
Microscopic Ice Defects Impact Glacier Flow Dynamics
As glaciers and ice sheets melt and calve into our oceans, they are contributing to a rapid rise in global…
MIT LUMA Lab Tackles Climate Challenges in Mediterranean
Today, the MIT School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) and the LUMA Foundation unveiled the MIT-LUMA Lab, a groundbreaking initiative…
Sarah Millholland Wins 2024 Vera Rubin Early Career Award
Sarah Millholland, an assistant professor of physics at MIT and a member of the Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research,…