India’s Early Computing Ambitions Stalled by Global Politics and Market Shifts
India's first computer, built with limited resources in the 1960s, was never scaled up, shaping the country's shift from manufacturing to software services and…
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MIT Scientists Track Chromatin Movement To Reveal Gene Regulation Dynamics
Using advanced microscopy, MIT researchers measured chromatin movement across microseconds to hours, uncovering how DNA dynamics influence gene expression and DNA repair processes
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
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
Study Finds Immigration Boosts Nursing Home Care and Patient Outcomes
Research shows increased immigration raises nursing home staffing and reduces hospitalizations among elderly patients in U.S. metropolitan areas
MIT Installs Advanced Molecular Beam Epitaxy System to Advance Qubit Research
A new custom molecular beam epitaxy system at MIT.nano enables precise thin-film growth, aiding research to enhance quantum bit performance and scalability
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