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MIT researchers are giving millions of plastic bottles a new life by turning plastic waste into homes, decks and bridges using AI robots

In a significant development, the Atlas Building Composites, a spinout of Massachusetts Institute of Technology are turning millions of plastic bottles to homes, bridges and decks using AI-powered robots. Single-use plastic from water bottles and other items is first shredded and then fed into the Atlas system, where the plastic…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

MIT reopens building after probe into 'deadly' chemical synthesis

A building at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology was temporarily closed following serious allegations regarding hazardous chemicals. A graduate student voluntarily reported synthesizing dimethyl mercury—a notoriously toxic substance. After conducting specialized decontamination and medical assessments, the building was declared safe for use again. Initial tests indicated no mercury exposure, prompting…

The Times of India · Aug 31

Man who killed Brown students, MIT professor targeted symbolic victims tied to grievances, FBI says

Federal investigators say the man who carried out a mass shooting at Brown University and later killed a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor did not act randomly, but targeted places and people that held symbolic meaning tied to his perceived failures

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Suspect in Brown University shooting and MIT professor's killing found dead, officials say

The man was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside of a storage facility in New Hampshire, investigators believe he acted alone.

Euronews · Dec 19, 2025

As degrees get branded worthless, LinkedIn’s just revealed the universities that give Gen Z the best shot at corner office jobs

Move over Harvard and Columbia, Princeton and Duke are the schools most likely to fast-track Gen Z to the C-suite.

Fortune · Aug 13, 2025

Carnegie honors 20 'Great Immigrants,' including composer Tania León, for 20th anniversary

Carnegie Corp. of New York's 2025 class of Great Immigrants, Great Americans include composer and conductor Tania León, last year's Nobel Prize winner in economics Simon Johnson, and Voto Latino CEO Maria Teresa Kumar

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

The reason eggs are less likely to crack when dropped on their side

Hundreds of eggs were used to reveal the findings

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Not all degrees are worthless: These universities give you the highest odds of becoming a multimillionaire

If return-on-investment is a top priority for your college experience, you may want to consider one of these universities, where Gen Z grads can earn over $4 million in accrued earnings—and it's not Harvard.

Fortune · May 1, 2025

Judge dismisses antisemitism lawsuit against MIT, allows one against Harvard to move ahead

A federal lawsuit accusing Massachusetts Institute of Technology of tolerating antisemitism after the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel has been dismissed while a similar one against Harvard University can continue

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024

"MIT No Longer Requiring Diversity Statements from Prospective Faculty"

The Hill (Lexi Lonas) reports: [MIT] announced Monday it no longer will require diversity statements from prospective faculty. The school said the decision was directed by President Sally Kornbluth "with the support of the Provost, Chancellor, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, and all six academic deans." "My goals are…

Reason · May 7, 2024