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MIT accused of discrimination for women of color scholars program in civil rights complaint

Complaint alleges that program at elite university violates federal civil rights law

The Independent UK · May 21, 2024

Earth-size planet found orbiting nearby star that will outlive the sun by 100 billion years

An Earth-size planet discovered around a nearby star offers astronomers their first chance for exoplanetary geology.

LiveScience · May 19, 2024

Is there a best business school? We look at alma maters of Fortune 1000 c-suite executives to find out

While Harvard, UChicago, and Northwestern topped the list, it may surprise you the number of leaders without the degree

Fortune · May 17, 2024

MIT grads’ $25 million crypto crime puts spotlight on Ethereum front-running

The case involves a new type of alleged crime involving the Ethereum blockchain.

Fortune · May 16, 2024

In the Milky Way, 3 intruder stars are 'on the run' — in the wrong direction

Three ancient stars that hail from cannibalized dwarf galaxies are "on the run" at hundreds of thousands of miles per hour in the Milky Way's galactic halo.

Space · May 16, 2024

'Novel' 12-Second Theft Of $25M Worth Of Ether Ends In Arrest Of Brothers

Two brothers were arrested by U.S. authorities following an alleged "novel" scheme that allowed them to swipe off $25 million in Ether in just a matter of seconds.

International Business Times · May 16, 2024

'Gone in 12 Seconds': How MIT Students Stole $25M Crypto in a US Criminal Case First

MIT grads arrested for $25 million crypto heist in a novel scheme. Feds say it's the first of its kind and vow to crack down on crypto fraud.

International Business Times UK · May 16, 2024

Cotton candy exoplanet is 2nd lightest planet ever found

A newly discovered giant planet is the density of a vast cloud of cotton candy. The sweet discovery of WASP-193 b marks the entry of the second-lightest exoplanet ever seen into the exoplanet catalog.

Space · May 15, 2024

First teaser for Marvel's Ironheart series sees Riri Williams pinching parts to build her super suit – and confirms 2025 release date

See you next year!

Total Film · May 15, 2024

3 upcoming Marvel shows just got release dates — and one of them is coming to Disney Plus this year

Marvel has finally revealed the release dates for 3 upcoming shows, and one of them will arrive on Disney Plus later this year.

Tom’s Guide · May 15, 2024