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.

MIT researchers using AI have discovered promising new antibiotics effective against MRSA, signaling progress in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria.

MIT researchers have created a new technique that gives animators more control over character movement, potentially revolutionizing the animation industry.

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have discovered a potential method to inhibit antibiotic-resistant bacteria by interfering with their invasion mechanisms, which could prevent the development of resistance.

The study by an MIT economist suggests colon cancer screenings reduce cancer risk by 0.5%, which is double previous estimates, underscoring the importance of actual screenings over invitations.

Researchers at MIT and the Chinese University of Hong Kong improved optical device production using a machine learning-based method, enhancing alignment with design specs.