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Elite US colleges see Black enrollment drop after affirmative action strike-down

Amherst College and Tufts University report lower number of Black students this year as white enrollment increases

The Guardian - US · Aug 30, 2024

‘Invent the future’: one man’s dream of making upstate New York the next Silicon Valley

Nvidia co-founder Curtis Priem has a vision for a quantum computing future and believes the area along the Hudson valley is fertile for the next tech boom

The Guardian - US · Aug 27, 2024

Americans are struggling to scrape by—more than 40% of full-time workers aren’t making a living wage

Occupational crowding, rising costs of living, and pay gaps are harming workers.

Fortune · Aug 26, 2024

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MIT scientists build hair-size batteries that can power cell-sized robots

An internal power source could enable the development of tiny robots for applications like drug delivery and remote sensing.

LiveScience · Aug 23, 2024

Proportion of Black and Hispanic students at elite university falls by half after Supreme Court ruling

‘The class is, as always, outstanding across multiple dimensions,’ MIT president said

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024

MIT's first freshman class since the Supreme Court’s affirmative-action ban is unmistakably less diverse

Around 17% of students in the class of 2028 are Black, Hispanic, Native American or Pacific Islander, a 15% dropoff from recent years.

Fortune · Aug 22, 2024

Latinos admitted to MIT drop sharply in first class since Supreme Court's affirmative action ban

M.I.T. president said the class is "outstanding" yet does not bring "the same degree of broad racial and ethnic diversity" the institution strives for

Latin Times · Aug 22, 2024

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A New Intermittent Fasting Study Suggests the Diet Can Promote Cell Regeneration — But There’s A Catch

A new mouse study found that while fasting can promote cell regeneration, it also puts intestinal stem cells at higher risk for developing precancerous tumors.

Inverse · Aug 21, 2024

Risk of death by flying has halved in the past 10 years – despite spate of high profile incidents

Flying commercially keeps getting safer, with the risk of dying becoming half as likely in the past decade, a study has found.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

Lawsuits Over Antisemitism On College Campuses Dismissed And Continued

MIT lawsuit alleging antisemitism dismissed, Harvard's allowed to proceed. Fallout from Israel-Hamas conflict sparks debates on free speech vs. discriminat...

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

Flying's Never Been Safer, Says MIT Study

Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people -- but a new study out Thursday finds commercial air travel keeps getting safer, with the risk of death halving every decade.

International Business Times · Aug 8, 2024

Federal Judge Rules Harvard Must Face Antisemitism Lawsuit, MIT Cleared

This decision stems from accusations that the university failed to protect Jewish students following pro-Palestinian demonstrations linked to the October 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel.

International Business Times · Aug 7, 2024

Unique transistor 'could change the world of electronics' thanks to nanosecond-scale switching speeds and refusal to wear out

A new material can withstand 'billions' of electrical cycles without wearing out — and scientists say it could transform electronics within 10 to 20 years.

LiveScience · Aug 7, 2024

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Tom’s Hardware · Jul 28, 2024

New transistors switch at nanosecond speeds and deliver remarkable durability — ferroelectric material transistor could revolutionize electronics, say MIT scientists

The MIT research team used this new ferroelectric material in a transistor that could serve as the backbone of our digital world a decade from now.

Marie Claire · Jul 25, 2024

Child Stars Who Went On to Have "Normal" Jobs

"After having been thrust into the spotlight as a child, I appreciate some peace and quiet."

Netanyahu Condemns University Leaders For Silence On Antisemitism

Prime Minister Netanyahu criticizes university leaders for not condemning antisemitic rhetoric, emphasizing historical context and urging action against bi...

Bored Panda · Jul 24, 2024

Neurosurgeon Goes Viral After Exploring The Mountains And Exposing Healthcare Industry

A neurosurgeon quits a lucrative career after realizing he was treating people but not truly curing them. The post Neurosurgeon Goes Viral After Exploring The Mountains And Exposing Healthcare Industry first appeared on Bored Panda.

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The Guardian - US · Jul 24, 2024

‘This used to be a beautiful place’: how the US became the world’s biggest fossil fuel state

No country has ever in history produced as much oil and gas as the US does now and Louisiana is ground zero

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2024

From Twisters to Latitude: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

The 90s action blockbuster gets a belated sequel, and Duran Duran get the picturesque music fest started

International Business Times · Jul 16, 2024

BioFunctional Health Solutions' LIMITLESS Program Redefines Employee Health and Productivity

A healthy and happy employee is a productive one. When they're in peak physical and mental condition, they're better equipped to handle the demands of their job.

Windows Central · Jul 16, 2024

Researchers question Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT smarts as AI champs do well with "memorization rather than true reasoning abilities"

A new study by MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) indicates LLMs tend to perform better at tasks they're familiar with than new territory.

Windows Central · Jul 3, 2024

Asking an AI-powered version of my future self if Windows 12 is any good with an unusual chatbot developed by MIT research

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) recently leveraged AI capabilities to develop a chatbot that lets you chat with a future version of yourself.

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2024

Taming Big Tech’s AI dominance ...Tech & Science Daily podcast

Plus, an automated transcript of today’s episode

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2024

Bionic leg helps people with amputation walk naturally – study

The research shows that a natural walking gait is achievable using a prosthetic leg fully driven by the body’s own nervous system.

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