Utah’s Prolonged Measles Outbreak Challenges Public Health Efforts
A widespread measles outbreak in Utah and northern Arizona has infected over 950 people, straining healthcare…
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Jinhua Zhao Appointed Head of MIT Urban Studies and Planning Department
Jinhua Zhao, a leading transportation scholar and professor at MIT, has been named head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning, effective July…
NASA Studies Soccer Ball Dynamics in Microgravity on ISS
NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station tested soccer balls to analyze how internal mass impacts motion and stability in microgravity, advancing sports technology
Majority of Americans Believe in Extraterrestrial Life, Many Expect Contact
A new CBS News poll finds most Americans believe intelligent extraterrestrial life exists, with a significant number thinking contact has already occurred or will…
2026 FIFA World Cup Launches with Opening Ceremonies Across North America
The 2026 FIFA World Cup began with a series of opening ceremonies in Mexico City, Toronto, and Los Angeles, featuring performances by Shakira and…
U.S. Watches Chinese Build-Up at Disputed Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea
U.S. intelligence monitors Chinese activity at Scarborough Shoal, raising tensions with the Philippines over Beijing's "scientific structure" amid South China Sea territorial disputes
Five Mexican Police Officers Killed in Cartel Attack Ahead of World Cup
Five police officers were shot dead and five wounded in Michoacan state, Mexico, in a cartel-related attack just before the 2026 World Cup opening…
Study Finds Human-Driven Warming at 1.39°C, 1.5°C Likely by 2030
A 2026 study reveals that human activities have pushed global warming to 1.39°C above preindustrial levels, with 1.5°C expected around 2030 amid rising greenhouse…
FDA Approves New Sunscreen Ingredient to Boost Consumer Confidence
The FDA’s approval of bemotrizinol, a sunscreen filter used in Europe for decades, aims to restore trust in sunscreens and expand safer options in…
New Research Unlocks Better Prediction of Human Preferences Using Trio Comparisons
MIT researchers reveal that asking people to rank three options instead of two reveals hidden correlations in preferences, advancing random utility models for decision…