Massachusetts schools are embracing artificial intelligence in classrooms, taking a forward-thinking approach to transform the way students learn and prepare them for future job market demands.

A newly emerged, highly mutated COVID-19 variant called BA.2.86 ("Pirola") is putting experts on high alert as they race against time to better understand its characteristics, potential risks, and implications for current vaccines.

A Norfolk man is charged with price gouging scarce N95 masks during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic - a reminder of the critical challenges faced during that time.

Researchers from University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst will examine the possible link between a notorious group of "forever chemicals" and breast cancer risk by analyzing breast tissue.

A former pizzeria owner in Boston was sentenced to two years in prison for using fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan funds to purchase an alpaca farm in Vermont.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts launches a bold move to tackle the opioid crisis by fully covering the cost of Narcan for its policyholders.

A $5 million gift from the Nancy and Geoffrey Stack Foundation has enabled UC San Diego to launch the Gene Therapy Initiative, aiming to develop transformative treatments for patients suffering from rare genetic diseases.

UC San Diego climbs the ranks as a top global research institution, gaining recognition for excellence in multiple fields, according to the 2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities.

UC San Diego researchers are granted $2 million by NIH for revolutionary brain-mapping technology, providing unique insights into neurodegenerative disorders and brain trauma.

San Diego State University scientists develop an AI system that uncovers 95K cryptocurrency free giveaway scams on X platform, leading to insights on how scammers operate and resulting in swift actions.

San Diego's Port leads the way in zero-emission maritime innovations as groundbreaking begins on an all-electric tugboat charging station, setting the stage for a cleaner future.

US scientists achieve net energy gain in fusion reaction for the second time, opening up possibilities for transforming the future of clean power.

Bay Area startup Alef Aeronautics is racing towards the future with its Model A flying car, already snagging over $750 million worth of pre-orders.