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Donald Trump Brags About Knowing Which Animal Is a Giraffe and Passing Cognitive Tests With 'A Perfect Score'

Donald Trump defended his perfect cognitive test scores at a Kansas rally, describing a giraffe question as his remarks drew fresh scrutiny.

International Business Times UK · Oct 21

Albert K. Chin, MD: A Medical Technology Expert Innovating Health Solutions

With more than 35 years of professional experience in the medical technology industry, Albert K. Chin, MD, has achieved much in his career. Today, he serves as co-founder and chief innovation officer of Orare Medsystems, FemDx Medsystems, PercAssist, and TAS Medical Inc. For each of these startups, Dr. Chin is…

Medical Daily · Oct 21

MIT Scientist David Sabatini Wins $6 Million After Jury Rejects Former Colleague's Sexual Coercion Claims

A Suffolk County jury awarded former MIT scientist David Sabatini $6 million (£4.5 million), finding Kristin Knouse defamed him and interfered with his career. She plans to appeal.

International Business Times UK · Oct 18

'As one of the largest research universities...': Arizona State responds to federal probe into J-1 visa use after JD Vance says 'something weird is going on'

Arizona State University has defended its hiring practices after the Trump administration launched a federal investigation into the use of J-1 visas at nine major US universities, with Vice President JD Vance alleging that the programme was being used to undercut wages for American researchers.

The Times of India · Oct 10

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

Harvard is the No. 1 ‘dream college’ of choice among Gen Z students—despite its war with the Trump administration and an $87,000 a year price tag

Despite mounting skepticism about the value of a college degree—and controversy on campus—Harvard is Gen Z's No. 1 dream school.

Fortune · Mar 25

A brief encounter, two attacks and then a break in investigations into the Brown and MIT shootings

Investigators are still trying to figure out much of what Claudio Neves Valente was doing in New England in the weeks before they say he opened fire in a Brown University lecture hall and later killed a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025

Man suspected in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing is found dead, officials say

Officials say a man who is suspected in last weekend’s mass shooting at Brown University and in the fatal shooting of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage facility

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025