Researchers reveal that neurons exhibiting “mixed selectivity” enable our brains to handle multiple computations simultaneously,…
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In the first quintillionth of a second, the universe may have sprouted microscopic black holes…
MIT scientists found that metals like copper can become stronger when heated and impacted at…
New research explores how ketamine’s effects on single neurons contribute to significant alterations in the…
The Journey From Research Discovery to Impactful New Treatments Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, founded by MIT professors…
A new machine-learning framework from MIT and the University of Basel that can automatically classify…
Solar phenomena like sunspots and flares could be a product of a shallow magnetic field,…
Trustnet, a new browser extension, empowers users to flag and assess the accuracy of any…
MIT’s SuperLimbs project aims to improve astronaut mobility on the moon with robotic limbs that…
In a study of cells from nearly 400 ALS patients, MIT researchers identified genomic regions…
Astronomers have discovered a new Earth-sized planet, SPECULOOS-3b, orbiting a cold, Jupiter-sized star 55 light…
A filter made from brewery waste yeast encapsulated in hydrogels can quickly absorb lead from…
A breakthrough in gas detection technology at MIT combines high sensitivity and continuous monitoring. The…
A new chip-scale device could provide sensitive detection of lead levels in drinking water, whose…
MIT CSAIL researchers have developed a new “consensus game” that elevates AI’s text comprehension and…
Astronomers discovered three ancient stars circling the Milky Way’s halo, formed 12-13 billion years ago.…
Astronomers have discovered an enormous, low-density planet named WASP-193b, which is 50% larger than Jupiter…
The technique opens possibilities for exploring exotic states of matter and building new quantum materials.…