MIT researchers have developed Trustnet, a browser extension allowing users to tag online content as accurate or not and share trust assessments within their networks, aiming to combat misinformation.

The University of Minnesota has launched the MN CliMAT tool, providing detailed, local climate predictions to help Minnesotans plan for climate change.

The article details a survey showing that many U.S. cancer patients incur medical debt despite being insured, with nearly 70% burdened for over a year and facing substantial treatment expenses.

A UMass Amherst study reveals the French Nutri-Score food labeling system has led manufacturers to create healthier products, potentially influencing future U.S. labeling strategies.

Astronomers have discovered an Earth-sized planet, SPECULOOS-3b, which orbits very close to its ultracool dwarf star, possibly possessing no atmosphere due to intense radiation.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals leverages RNAi science to create effective therapies, boasting five FDA-approved drugs and striving to expand treatment opportunities beyond liver-targeted diseases.

Healthcare organizations worldwide collaborated to find a rare blood type for a patient, illustrating the importance of global coordination and rare blood donor identification.

MIT and Nanyang Technological University developed an affordable sensor to rapidly detect lead in water, a solution that could address global lead contamination.

Seattle officials celebrated the 10th anniversary of the DATA Act in Washington D.C., highlighting its impact on transparency and the success of their own Open Data Policy.

UT Austin researchers found that a cholera strain resists genetic change by neutralizing plasmids using a unique two-part immune system, a discovery which could guide new treatments.

Severe thunderstorms cause over 4,500 power outages in San Antonio, Texas, with no immediate restoration timeline from CPS Energy as the region deals with extreme weather challenges.

OpenAI has launched GPT-4o amidst AI global protests, enhancing AI interactions with features like voice conversation and real-time responses. OpenAI plans to eventually offer it for free.

Rick Slayman, recipient of the world's first pig kidney transplant, has died nearly two months after the historic surgery, with no indication the procedure caused his death.