MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers have developed an implantable device to detect and counteract opioid overdoses by administering naloxone.

Research indicates that 40Hz sensory stimulation might preserve brain white matter, offering potential benefits for Alzheimer's and myelin loss patients.

UMass Amherst scientists identified a key regulator in protein folding, finding a "hot spot" critical for the process which could lead to new drug treatments.

The Cambridge Science Festival is set to return in September 2024 with a diverse range of over 200 events, emphasizing human interaction and innovation, under the new direction of Michael John Gorman.

MIT researchers developed a method to adjust the electronic properties of Weyl semimetals with precision, potentially benefiting quantum computing and superconductivity.

MIT chemists have devised a new method to synthesize complex plant-derived molecules for potential pharmaceutical use.

MIT researchers have developed a new tool for assessing the environmental impact of US road infrastructure, which could reduce emissions by optimizing material choices and maintenance strategies.

MIT spinout Sublime Systems creates a sustainable cement alternative, using electrochemistry to reduce CO2 emissions. Their product matches traditional cement strength and was used in Boston's largest net-zero commercial building.

A study from Harvard suggests lightning might have helped create life on Earth by turning inert gases into reactive compounds, offering new insights into the origin of life.

An MIT study shows a significant decline in commercial aviation fatalities, with the risk decreasing from 1 in 7.9 million in 2008-2017 to 1 in 13.7 million in 2018-2022.

Harvard researchers have developed an enhancer protein to improve the effectiveness and longevity of CAR T-cell therapy in treating cancer, potentially leading to longer remission periods.

Context Labs, led by MIT Sloan Fellow Dan Harple, uses a blockchain platform to enhance transparency and credibility in corporate emissions data, offering a solution to greenwashing.

Researchers at MIT, the University of Utah, and Meta have developed a new flexible material for electronics that could improve recycling and the production of multilayered circuits.