Harvard researchers found a genetic link between being a morning person and an increased risk for anorexia nervosa, challenging traditional notions of eating disorders.

MIT chemists have developed a cobalt-free cathode for lithium-ion batteries, potentially addressing the environmental and social issues linked to cobalt mining.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell reaches settlements with three temporary nurse staffing agencies for overcharging long-term care facilities.

Researchers from UMass Amherst and Seattle Children's Research Institute discovered how prior exposure to similar bacteria affects immune responses to tuberculosis, hinting at possible advancements in TB defense strategies.

A graduate student, Amanda Lee, and astronomers discovered molecular clouds crucial for star formation at the edges of galaxy M83, challenging prevailing theories about star birth locations.

MIT and Vanderbilt researchers discovered a consistent pattern of brain wave frequencies across mammalian species, offering insights into the brain's layered cognitive functions and potential implications for neurological disorders.

Lt. Col. Jill Rahon, an Afghanistan war veteran, now studies nuclear treaty verification as a doctoral student at MIT, aiming to ensure global nuclear security.

MIT scientists, led by Professor Yogesh Surendranath, have advanced the understanding of proton-coupled electron transfer in renewable energy technology, which could improve fuel cells and hydrogen generators.

The Good Jobs Institute, founded by MIT's Zeynep Ton, promotes better jobs for frontline workers, leading to increased business profitability and reduced employee turnover.

New $500 million biomedical institute, Arena BioWorks, launches in Cambridge with a focus on integrating academic research with commercial drug development.

The study from Brigham and Women's Hospital reports a 23% diagnostic error rate in ICUs nationwide, leading to harm in most cases, and emphasizes the need for systemic changes to prevent such errors.

MIT's ARCLab has released MOCAT, an open-source tool for simulating and predicting space debris paths, aimed at helping satellite operators and policymakers address space sustainability.

UMass Amherst researchers received a grant to develop deep-learning models using clinical MRIs to predict Alzheimer's disease at least two years prior to symptom onset.