Harvard researchers suggest social factors, not just biology, may lead to women experiencing more drug side effects than men, per the Harvard Gazette.

Experts link the rise in obesity and chronic diseases in the U.S. to the high intake of ultra-processed foods commonly found in middle grocery aisles.

MIT researchers using AI have discovered promising new antibiotics effective against MRSA, signaling progress in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria.

The Justice Department disrupted the Blackcat ransomware group, aiding over 500 victims worldwide with a decryption tool and saving $68 million in ransom demands.

The Mountain View Fire Department in California has introduced a new system, BEST, to efficiently combat electric vehicle battery fires, reducing water usage and on-scene time for firefighters.

UC San Diego researchers developed a vaccine targeting an enzyme variant related to acne, potentially offering a more targeted treatment without harming beneficial skin bacteria.

MIT researchers have created a new technique that gives animators more control over character movement, potentially revolutionizing the animation industry.

Google agrees to a $700 million settlement over claims of monopolizing the Android app market, with automatic consumer refunds and changes to allow alternative app stores and billing systems.

Illumina plans to divest its cancer detection spinoff GRAIL by Q2 2024 following antitrust rulings and regulatory pressure, as detailed in its press release.

Airbnb is using AI to prevent disruptive New Year's Eve parties, with the technology screening high-risk bookings in various countries, including the US and UK, to ensure neighborhoods remain peaceful.

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have discovered a potential method to inhibit antibiotic-resistant bacteria by interfering with their invasion mechanisms, which could prevent the development of resistance.

The study by an MIT economist suggests colon cancer screenings reduce cancer risk by 0.5%, which is double previous estimates, underscoring the importance of actual screenings over invitations.

Researchers at MIT and the Chinese University of Hong Kong improved optical device production using a machine learning-based method, enhancing alignment with design specs.