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Scientists have detected a new, unusually large molecule never seen in space before. The 13-atom molecule, called 2-methoxyethanol, was detected in the Cat's Paw Nebula.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBoNDRuyLww Here's the transcript; on balance, the message seems to me to be correct (though I would be inclined to say that such encampments, if they violate content-neutral rules—as they usually do—should be removed more promptly): Hello, everyone. As you surely know, campus communities across the country are struggling to…

Geologists discover 3.7 billion-year-old rocks in Greenland with oldest remnants of Earth's early magnetic field.

Microsoft has released the MS-DOS 4.00 source code, binaries, disk images, and documentation. The source code, which is nearly 45 years old, has been released under the MIT license, allowing tinkerers free rein.

Spiraling pro-Palestinian protests that are rocking universities across the United States spread to more campuses Wednesday, triggering suggestions from House Speaker Mike Johnson that the National Guard could be brought in. More than 20 people have been detained.

Scientists have discovered one of the largest molecules ever seen in space in the Cat's Paw nebula. The discovery hints at how chemical complexity emerges as stars form.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at MIT call for end to support for Israeli forces. Tensions rise as protesters demand change and solidarity with the Palestin...

MIT addresses the presence of tents on campus, emphasizing safety and security measures.

Three Jewish lawmakers plan to walk with Jewish students and speak at Columbia on Monday.

Louisiana State University allowed Shell to influence studies after a $25m donation and sought funds from other fossil fuel firms

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