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.

MIT's Electric Vehicle Team has developed a hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric motorcycle, aiming to innovate and promote small hydrogen systems' infrastructure and applications.

A study by UMass Amherst found that Americans prefer saltier food, resulting in a lower-than-expected 5% reduction in sodium intake despite a health initiative aimed at a 20% cut.

MIT's Improbable AI Lab introduced a new AI framework to help robots plan and execute complex tasks using separate models for language, vision, and action.

Boston experiences a COVID-19 surge with high virus levels in wastewater, putting a strain on healthcare and leading to revised mask policies at hospitals.

A Harvard study in JAMA Network Open suggests plant-based low-carb diets are better at curbing long-term weight gain than animal-based low-carb diets.