Researchers from MIT and Novo Nordisk have developed a novel drug delivery system that mimics natural transport in the gastrointestinal tract, aiming to overcome the challenge of oral delivery for drugs such as insulin and monoclonal antibodies. The capsule uses jets...

Researchers at MIT have developed a new method for solving contextual reinforcement learning problems that achieves 5-50x better sample efficiency on standard and traffic benchmarks. The approach, called Model-Based Transfer Learning (MBTL), selects the most promising tasks to train on based...

Researchers at MIT have developed a new water filter design inspired by the unique plankton-filtering abilities of mobula rays. The filter uses vortices to block particles, allowing only water to pass through. This innovative design could revolutionize industrial cross-flow filtration and...

Researchers from the Spranger Lab have developed a new approach to cancer immunotherapy by examining antigen architectures and their impact on T cell response. This study aims to provide a blueprint for better cancer immunotherapies by uncovering new therapeutic strategies. The...

A comprehensive report titled “Access to Science and Scholarship 2024: Building an Evidence Base to Support the Future of Open Research Policy” has been released by the MIT Press, examining the impact of open access policies on research and researchers. The...

Parliamentarians have shown support for a bill that aims to prohibit smoking gradually. The proposed legislation includes measures to tackle youth vaping by banning vape advertising and restricting flavours and packaging of vapes. However, some MPs raised concerns about the impact...

A recent study on Aphantasia, a condition where people are unable to visualize mental images, has shed light on the complexities of the human mind and brain. Researchers have found differences in brain structures and function between individuals with and without...

Navigating Academic Pressures: Effective Coping Strategies for Students is a timely article addressing students’ concerns about their upcoming ATARs. The article highlights the importance of effective coping strategies, reappraisal, and considering alternative pathways to achieve future success. Effective Coping Strategies Label your emotions:...

A recent study reveals that adult chimpanzees may find play a vital aspect of their lives. The research highlights the importance of play among adults, suggesting it reduces tension and boosts cooperation. Additionally, playing together before collaborative activities increases the chances...

A new study reveals that around one-third of U.S. residents may be exposed to a newly identified breakdown product of some chlorine-based water treatments, called chloronitramide. The substance was detected in 10 U.S. water systems, with concentrations above the threshold allowed...