A study by UMass Amherst found that Americans prefer saltier food, resulting in a lower-than-expected 5% reduction in sodium intake despite a health initiative aimed at a 20% cut.

MIT's Improbable AI Lab introduced a new AI framework to help robots plan and execute complex tasks using separate models for language, vision, and action.

Residents of St. Louis Park are coming together for "Walk the Park," a free community walking event to promote health and fellowship, taking place regardless of the weather.

Boston experiences a COVID-19 surge with high virus levels in wastewater, putting a strain on healthcare and leading to revised mask policies at hospitals.

Waymo is set to begin testing driverless rides on Phoenix freeways, with initial plans to extend service to Waymo One customers. The Uber-Waymo partnership offers autonomous rides, despite some public skepticism following a Cruise vehicle incident.

A Harvard study in JAMA Network Open suggests plant-based low-carb diets are better at curbing long-term weight gain than animal-based low-carb diets.

New technologies are changing police work, offering tools to fight crime more effectively, though raising concerns over privacy and the need for regulatory oversight.

MIT researchers discovered that nonchiral liquid crystals can spontaneously form chiral structures when they flow, potentially leading to novel material designs.

Researchers at Texas A&M developed a material inspired by fire ants that self-assembles and disassembles, potentially aiding advancements in medical and robotics technology.

77-year-old Rosa Portillo-Monreal, missing since January 6th, was found safe, the Dallas Police Department reports, thanking the community for their assistance.

Researchers at Harvard SEAS and Boston University developed a soft robotic exosuit aimed at improving mobility for Parkinson's disease patients by reducing gait freezing.

MIT researchers identify six systemic factors causing medical lab errors by applying aerospace engineering principles, a study that could improve patient safety.

MIT researchers have developed inhalable nanoparticle sensors for early lung cancer detection, using a urine test for results, offering a less invasive alternative to CT scans.