Video Shows Waymo Robotaxis Go Awry, Disrupt San Francisco Highway Entrance Traffic
A fleet of Waymo autonomous taxis took a wrong turn in San Francisco, blocking a Highway 101 ramp and causing traffic issues that were resolved by Waymo's roadside team within 30 minutes.
MIT's LiTweeture Sparks Meronymity Trend to Boost Credibility While Protecting Privacy Online
MIT researchers introduce "meronymity," an online interaction method that balances anonymity with credibility by letting users share select professional attributes. This concept aims to foster open discussions without full disclosure of identity.
MIT and Singapore Researchers Unveil Plant Sensors for Real-Time Stress Detection, Boosting Crop Protection
MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance have developed sensors to detect plant stress, using hydrogen peroxide and salicylic acid as indicators, offering farmers an early warning system for crop protection.
MIT's Mark Harnett Explores Cortical Mysteries to Uncover How Human Learning and Behavior Work
MIT's Mark Harnett investigates the electrical activity in cortical cells to understand brain functions and human learning. His lab also found human neurons have fewer ion channels, suggesting evolutionary efficiency.
Washington Holds Nuclear Disaster Response Drill, Testing Readiness at Only Northwest Commercial Nuclear Facility
Washington conducted a nuclear emergency drill over three days involving local, state, and federal agencies to test preparedness for a potential incident at the Columbia Generating Station.
University Health Pioneers Inaugural Camp in San Antonio for Kids with Heart Defects, Offering Adventure and Community
University Health's inaugural camp for kids with congenital heart defects allowed them to safely enjoy activities like archery and horse riding under medical supervision.












