MIT engineers developed a method to protect microbes from extreme conditions, improving their resilience. This technique may have applications in medicine, agriculture, and space missions, and has undergone testing, including a trip to space.

A man smashed an MBTA bus windshield with a glass jar at Alewife Station because he couldn't board at a non-designated stop and was charged with property destruction and narcotics possession.

A man was arrested in Dorchester for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition following a routine traffic stop where police discovered a loaded weapon in his car.

A deadly shooting occurred in Boston, with one male victim succumbing to his injuries. Boston Police Department's Homicide Unit is asking for tips and offering support through the Neighborhood Trauma Team.

Cambridge Police investigate a shooting incident after finding shell casings in multiple locations. No injuries have been reported, and the investigation is ongoing with a call for community tips.

Mekhi Clagon, 19, was arrested in Mattapan by Boston's Strike Force for gun charges after being observed concealing a weapon and discarding it during a chase.

Boston Police arrested three men and seized two guns in Roxbury last night, after finding the suspects in a parked car with signs of intoxication and an odor of alcohol.

Boston Police are investigating an early morning shooting at 618 Shawmut Avenue, leaving one man dead. They encourage witnesses to provide anonymous tips to aid their investigation.

A non-fatal shooting in Charlestown, Boston, injured one man and involved six cars. No suspects are in custody yet, and residents are increasingly anxious due to the frequency of local shootings.

During a basketball tournament at Roxbury's Malcolm X Park, Boston's Youth Violence Strike Force arrested two men, Diaz and Baker, for firearm possession and disorderly conduct respectively.

Falmouth Police are searching for Michael Bolina, a missing 53-year-old man with ties to Massachusetts and North Carolina, last seen in April. Public assistance is requested.

A man in Worcester was arrested for crack cocaine possession with intent to distribute and other offenses after police found him unresponsive in a vehicle.

UMass Amherth and PUMA are collaborating on a project led by Meghan Huber and Wouter Hoogkamer to develop a robotic hip exoskeleton intended to enhance running performance.