MIT President Urges Support for Curiosity-Driven Science Amid Funding Challenges
MIT President Sally Kornbluth highlights the critical role of basic science research and university training amid budget cuts and uncertainty in federal funding
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Dinosaur Fossils Fetch Record Prices on Private Market
High-profile sales of dinosaur fossils, including a $45 million stegosaurus skeleton, highlight growing interest among wealthy collectors over public museums
MIT Study Reveals How Worm Neurons Detect Bacteria Chemicals
Researchers identified specific bacterial polysaccharides that activate neurons in C. elegans, influencing its feeding behavior and avoidance of harmful bacteria
MIT Study Finds Gene Order Influences DNA Folding and Gene Expression
MIT researchers show that the physical arrangement of genes affects DNA structure and can either enhance or suppress neighboring gene activity
MIT team maps atomic structure of relaxor ferroelectrics in 3D
Researchers at MIT have directly imaged the three-dimensional atomic structure of a relaxor ferroelectric for the first time, refining models crucial for advanced electronic…
Underwater Robot Discovers Cannons and Ceramics at 16th-Century French Shipwreck
A French navy-operated underwater robot has uncovered cannons, jugs, and ceramics from a 16th-century merchant shipwreck over 1.5 miles deep in the Mediterranean Sea
Researchers Map Molecular Markers Linked to Physical Fitness
A new computational model identifies blood-based molecular pathways associated with physical fitness, offering potential advances in training and recovery strategies
16th Century Shipwreck Discovered Off Sweden During Naval Exercise
A Swedish naval vessel uncovered a well-preserved 16th century shipwreck in the Baltic Sea, revealing significant historical insights
Endangered Sumatran Orangutan Uses Canopy Bridge to Cross Road
A young Sumatran orangutan was filmed for the first time using a man-made canopy bridge to cross a public road dividing its habitat in…
AI Reconstructs Face of Pompeii Eruption Victim Fleeing Mount Vesuvius
Archaeologists used artificial intelligence to digitally recreate the face of a man who died trying to escape the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius,…