MIT researchers found that complex or unexpected sentences activate our language-processing brain regions more than simple ones, with the left hemisphere, including Broca's area, working harder to process them.

A water main break at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston disrupted IVF treatments, impacting around 300 patients. Repairs may take a month, forcing delays and rescheduling of procedures.

A company, Q CTRL, is developing quantum sensing technology for early earthquake detection in the Bay Area, potentially offering earlier warnings than traditional methods.

Oakland firefighters quickly contained a debris fire near the 880/580 freeway interchange, with no threat to buildings.

Proteome Sciences has opened a new laboratory in San Diego to serve the biotech hub with advanced mass spectrometry technologies, supporting local pharmaceutical and academic research.

The IBEW Local 103 in Dorchester has invested $10 million in renovating its training center to enhance electricians' skills, especially in green energy, to meet growing demand.

MIT associate professor David Hsu advances sustainable solutions for urban environments, transforming old apartments in Brooklyn and Bronx into cleaner, more energy-efficient spaces.

Police responded to a deadly shooting in Haltom City, where an adult male was killed. A suspect confessed and is charged with murder. The incident is isolated with no further threat to the community.

An Arlington restaurant worker was murdered after being followed from a bank. She was struck and killed by a vehicle in front of her workplace, the Pho Son Nam Vietnamese Restaurant.

University of Minnesota researchers received a $1.2 million grant to use AI in studying cardiac side effects of breast cancer treatments, aiming to improve medical data accuracy.

UMass Amherst is conducting a study, funded by a $2.2 million NIH grant, to evaluate Medicaid ACOs' effectiveness in providing mental health care to children in Massachusetts.

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.