A groundbreaking study by MIT neuroscientists has made a significant breakthrough in treating fragile X syndrome, the most common genetically-caused autism spectrum disorder. A recent study by MIT neuroscientists at The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory has made a significant breakthrough in treating fragile X syndrome, the most common...

In a fascinating display of evolutionary adaptation, male crickets in Hawaii have developed a unique purring call to evade the parasitic Ormia ochracea flies that lay eggs on their bodies. However, the flies are pushing back by becoming increasingly sensitive to the new frequencies. Crickets and Flies Engage in a...

New research suggests that cosmic explosions, known as supernovas, may have given birth to Earth's water supply. The findings indicate that the universe's first stars likely produced significant amounts of water just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang. Water could have formed only a few hundred million...

Revolutionizing high-resolution imaging, expansion microscopy has enabled researchers to visualize cellular components with unprecedented clarity. This innovative technique uses a water-absorbing hydrogel to physically expand biological tissues, allowing for super-resolution imaging that surpasses conventional light microscopy. Expansion microscopy (ExM) has revolutionized the field of high-resolution imaging, enabling researchers to visualize...

CAR-T cell therapy has made a groundbreaking breakthrough in treating childhood cancer, with one patient achieving long-term remission after receiving the treatment nearly two decades ago. This remarkable case study sheds light on the potential of CAR-T cell therapy in treating solid tumors, offering new hope for patients with...

Revolutionizing chemotherapy dosing with a closed-loop automated drug infusion regulator has the potential to make personalized drug delivery a reality for patients undergoing chemotherapy. Louis DeRidder, a graduate student and MathWorks fellow in the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology program, is on a mission to revolutionize chemotherapy dosing with his...

Get ready to witness the rare and breathtaking sight of a Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon on March 14, as the moon takes on a deep red hue. On March 14, skywatchers in the Americas will be treated to a spectacular celestial event - the first of 2025's two...

DARPA's latest initiative seeks to revolutionize space infrastructure development with the creation of massive bio-mechanical space structures, harnessing the power of biological growth mechanisms to assemble structures over 1,600 feet in length. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued a Request for Information to explore the feasibility of...

In a groundbreaking study, scientists have discovered that microalgae in the Arctic can thrive at incredibly low light levels, defying previous assumptions about the limits of photosynthesis. This remarkable finding has significant implications for our understanding of life on Earth and its ability to adapt to extreme conditions. The Dark...

Scientists have made groundbreaking discoveries in understanding Earth's hidden electric field and black hole mergers, shedding light on the mysteries of our universe. Scientists have made significant breakthroughs in understanding two of the universe's most mysterious phenomena: Earth's hidden electric field and black hole mergers. Measuring Earth's Electric Field For the first...