MIT and Nanyang Technological University developed an affordable sensor to rapidly detect lead in water, a solution that could address global lead contamination.

Rick Slayman, recipient of the world's first pig kidney transplant, has died nearly two months after the historic surgery, with no indication the procedure caused his death.

MIT researchers have created a control algorithm that allows soft robots to change shape for tasks such as navigating tight spaces or manipulating objects.

MIT engineers developed a new MRI technique to detect bioluminescence in the brain, potentially advancing research in neuroscience by allowing detailed imaging of deep brain structures.

Researchers have developed a microneedle patch that may reverse hair loss from alopecia areata by regulating the immune system directly at the hair follicles.

Two juveniles were arrested in Springfield after a high-speed chase and several shootings. They were caught the day after firing at detectives, ending a crime spree involving a stolen car.

MIT researchers developed "AI Comes Out of the Closet," an AI system aiming to foster empathy towards the LGBTQIA+ community through interactive simulations.

A study suggests endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) may be more cost-effective and result in greater weight loss than new weight-loss drugs like semaglutide.

Scientists from MIT and other universities developed a silk material that can suppress noise up to 65 decibels, offering a lightweight solution to create quiet spaces.

MIT astronomers observed starlight around ancient quasars, gaining insights into early black hole-galaxy mass ratios using the James Webb Space Telescope.

A study highlights the negative impact of oil palm plantations on water quality in West Papua, with increased pollutants affecting Indigenous communities' water sources.

MIT's Jonathan Ragan-Kelley develops new programming languages to maximize hardware efficiency for AI and graphics, focusing on specialized accelerators and GPUs to surpass CPU limitations.

UMass Amherst is conducting a study on self-care and anti-racist advocacy among women of color in academia, led by professors Childs and Swanier, with ethical oversight and a confidential survey process.