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New study unveils the mechanism behind “boomerang” earthquakes
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New study unveils the mechanism behind “boomerang” earthquakes An earthquake typically sets off ruptures that ripple out from its underground origins. But on rare occasions, seismologists have observed quakes that reverse course, further shaking up areas that they passed through only seconds before. These “boomerang” earthquakes often occur ...
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'I do not trust them' - top streamers left concerned by Discord age checks The platform's plan to roll out global age checks has caused concern in streaming communities.
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MIT community members elected to the National Academy of Engineering for 2026
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MIT community members elected to the National Academy of Engineering for 2026 Seven MIT researchers are among the 130 new members and 28 international members recently elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) for 2026. Twelve additional MIT alumni were also elected as new members.One of the highest professional distinctions for engineers, membership ...
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The strength of “infinite hope”
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The strength of “infinite hope” Dean of Engineering Paula Hammond ’84 PhD ’93 made a resounding call for the MIT community to “embrace endless hope” and “never stop looking forward,” in a keynote address at the Institute’s annual MLK Celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 11.“We each ...
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Could Bill Gates and political tussles overshadow AI safety debate in Delhi? As global tech leaders meet Delhi, India hopes to level the playing field for countries outside the US and China.
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Exploring the promise of regenerative aquaculture at an Arkansas fish farm
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Exploring the promise of regenerative aquaculture at an Arkansas fish farm In many academic circles, innovation is imagined as a lab-to-market pipeline that travels through patent filings, venture rounds, and coastal research hubs. But a growing movement inside U.S. universities is pushing students toward a different frontier: solving real engineering problems ...
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How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from years of harm Detectives desperate to locate a 12-year-old, seen abused online, found a surprising lead.
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New AI model could cut the costs of developing protein drugs
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New AI model could cut the costs of developing protein drugs Industrial yeasts are a powerhouse of protein production, used to manufacture vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, and other useful compounds. In a new study, MIT chemical engineers have harnessed artificial intelligence to optimize the development of new protein manufacturing processes, which could reduce ...
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New Silent Hill game inspired by tiny fishing village in Fife Silent Hill: Townfall is set in the fictional St Amelia, based on the real village of St Monans in the East Neuk of Fife.
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ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update.
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We will do battle with AI chatbots as we did with Grok, says Starmer The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.
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Science and Technology Innovation Center opens, ushering in a new era of STEM education -... Science and Technology Innovation Center opens, ushering in a new era of STEM education  royalpurplenews.com
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Stroke survivors trial new at-home tech: 'It's given me my freedom back' Participants in the NHS 'Triceps' trial wear a device in their ear which emits electrical pulses while they do rehab.
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A new way to make steel could reduce America’s reliance on imports
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A new way to make steel could reduce America’s reliance on imports America has been making steel from iron ore the same way for hundreds of years. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been making enough of it. Today the U.S. is the world’s largest steel importer, relying on other countries to produce a material ...
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New J-PAL research and policy initiative to test and scale AI innovations to fight poverty
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New J-PAL research and policy initiative to test and scale AI innovations to fight poverty The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) at MIT has awarded funding to eight new research studies to understand how artificial intelligence innovations can be used in the fight against poverty through its new Project AI Evidence.The age of ...
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Maria Yang named vice provost for faculty
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Maria Yang named vice provost for faculty Maria Yang ’91, the William E. Leonhard (1940) Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been appointed vice provost for faculty at MIT, a role in which she will oversee programs and strategies to recruit and retain faculty members ...
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Accelerating science with AI and simulations
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Accelerating science with AI and simulations For more than a decade, MIT Associate Professor Rafael Gómez-Bombarelli has used artificial intelligence to create new materials. As the technology has expanded, so have his ambitions.Now, the newly tenured professor in materials science and engineering believes AI is poised ...
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Using synthetic biology and AI to address global antimicrobial resistance threat
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Using synthetic biology and AI to address global antimicrobial resistance threat James J. Collins, the Termeer Professor of Medical Engineering and Science at MIT and faculty co-lead of the Abdul Latif Jameel Clinic for Machine Learning in Health, is embarking on a multidisciplinary research project that applies synthetic biology and generative ...
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War Department Boards Merge to Form New Science, Technology and Innovation Board (STIB) - U.S.... War Department Boards Merge to Form New Science, Technology and Innovation Board (STIB)  U.S. Department of War (.gov)
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