A breakthrough technology by engineers at MIT harnesses soft optical fibers to deliver targeted light therapy for nerve-related pain, without restricting body movements. The innovative tool could help advance the understanding and treatments for peripheral nerve disorders.

As germicidal UV lights gain popularity for reducing airborne pathogens, a recent MIT study reveals potential risks linked to indoor air pollutants produced under certain conditions. Experts emphasize the importance of finding a balance between effective germicidal UV light use and proper ventilation to minimize harmful effects.

An MIT-designed system could harness 40% of the sun's heat to produce clean hydrogen fuel, which could be instrumental in the decarbonization of the transportation industry.

Boston Medical Center Health System’s Clean Power Prescription pilot program aims to allow physicians to prescribe energy bill credits for patients, tackling both financial and climate-related concerns for lower-income, at-risk communities.

New insights into programmable DNA-cutting enzymes called Fanzors, found in a diverse set of species such as algae, snails, and amoebas, could pave the way for advancing research and experimental gene therapies. Understanding their role in RNA-guided DNA-cutting activity may unlock further applications for genome editing.

TD Garden in Boston has opened four sensory rooms in partnership with KultureCity, making it the only venue in the world to offer such a large number of sensory rooms.

Researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed an antibody therapy inspired by a unique genetic variant that confers extreme resistance against Alzheimer's disease.

Moungi Bawendi, an MIT chemist, shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2023 with Louis Brus and Alexei Ekimov for their groundbreaking work in quantum dots.

UMass Amherst students unveil their AI-driven recycling pilot program, AuditPRO, to address the challenges and inefficiencies in the current recycling industry. Developed by rStream, a robotics startup incubated at Greentown Labs, the project aims to improve recycling rates and reduce contamination in waste streams.

Massachusetts native Dr. Drew Weissman, along with Katalin Karikó, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for their groundbreaking research on mRNA vaccines.

Mass. General Cancer Center receives the largest donation in its history from philanthropists Jason and Keely Krantz, aiming to accelerate and support groundbreaking cancer research through annual collaborations, advanced technology, and the establishment of an endowment for long-term sustainability.

An "automation glitch" in the state computer systems has led to thousands of Massachusetts residents being inappropriately dropped from Medicaid coverage.

MIT researchers develop living medical device, successfully reversing diabetes in mice and bringing hope for a needle-free future for diabetes treatment.