Harvard Student's Giant Pumpkin Sets Sail on Charles River, Fundraises for Bio-Engineering Lab
Harvard student Ben Chang accomplished his dream of rowing across the Charles River in a giant pumpkin while raising money for a student-led lab, encouraging others to explore the wonders of biology and dare to think unconventionally.
Boston City Council Honors Local Hispanic Leaders with Pilares de la Hispanidad 2023 Award
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Boston City Council honors local Hispanic leaders with the Pilares de la Hispanidad 2023 Award and raises the Tu Hispanidad Flag for the first time at City Hall Plaza.
55-mile High-Speed Chase Ends in Multiple Arrests in Haynesville, Following Maine 'Moose Complaint'
As authorities investigated a moose complaint in Maine, a driver nearly collided with a game warden, leading to a 55-mile high-speed chase, ending in several arrests, and charges for trespassing, theft, and more.
Boston Police Department and LLEGO Join Forces at Inaugural Latin American & Hispanic Heritage Event
Boston Police Department community officers join LLEGO at Harvard Kent Elementary School's Latin American & Hispanic Heritage event, promoting conversations on heritage, accomplishments, and perspectives.
MIT Scientists Discover Thousands of Programmable DNA-Cutting Fanzor Enzymes in Algae, Snails, and Amoebas
New insights into programmable DNA-cutting enzymes called Fanzors, found in a diverse set of species such as algae, snails, and amoebas, could pave the way for advancing research and experimental gene therapies. Understanding their role in RNA-guided DNA-cutting activity may unlock further applications for genome editing.












