MIT researchers found that complex or unexpected sentences activate our language-processing brain regions more than simple ones, with the left hemisphere, including Broca's area, working harder to process them.

A water main break at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston disrupted IVF treatments, impacting around 300 patients. Repairs may take a month, forcing delays and rescheduling of procedures.

The IBEW Local 103 in Dorchester has invested $10 million in renovating its training center to enhance electricians' skills, especially in green energy, to meet growing demand.

MIT associate professor David Hsu advances sustainable solutions for urban environments, transforming old apartments in Brooklyn and Bronx into cleaner, more energy-efficient spaces.

UMass Amherst is conducting a study, funded by a $2.2 million NIH grant, to evaluate Medicaid ACOs' effectiveness in providing mental health care to children in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts travelers stranded in a Colorado snowbank were rescued thanks to an iPhone's SOS feature that operates without cell service, facilitating communication with rescuers.

MIT researchers suggest planets with low levels of atmospheric CO2 may indicate habitable conditions, potentially detected by the James Webb Space Telescope.

MIT study shows slight blood sugar improvement in participants receiving nutritious meals for diabetes, but similar outcomes in control group question program's effectiveness.

Harvard researchers found that toothbrushing in hospitalized patients can significantly reduce pneumonia and mortality rates, especially in those on mechanical ventilation.

A Harvard-NASA study identifies Saturn’s moon Enceladus as a top candidate for extraterrestrial life due to hydrogen cyanide in its plumes, a precursor for amino acids.

MIT engineers developed a vibrating ingestible capsule intended to reduce overeating by making users feel full. Tested in animals, it led to a 40% reduction in food intake.

Harvard researchers suggest social factors, not just biology, may lead to women experiencing more drug side effects than men, per the Harvard Gazette.

Experts link the rise in obesity and chronic diseases in the U.S. to the high intake of ultra-processed foods commonly found in middle grocery aisles.