The following press release was issued today by the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. Although outbreaks of Ebola virus are rare, the disease is severe and often fatal, with few treatment options….
In the heart of the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico, a cave silently held an enigmatic collection of raw clay sculptures. Now, more than a thousand years after they were shaped, these pieces are…
Researchers from three Brazilian universities have announced the discovery of the fossil of the largest freshwater turtle ever recorded in the world, found on the bed of the Acre River. The species, identified…
A study published in the journal Trends in Biotechnology reveals an innovative solution for producing dairy proteins without the need for cows. European researchers have successfully manufactured functional casein using bacteria, an alternative…
Archaeologists excavating the ancient Ayanis Fortress in eastern Turkey have just uncovered new rooms filled with ancient weapons associated with the worship of the war god Haldi. Located on a hill overlooking Lake…
Jennifer Chu | MIT News Teaching a robot new skills used to require coding expertise. But a new generation of robots could potentially learn from just about anyone. Engineers are designing robotic helpers that can…
Anne Trafton | MIT News For people with Type 1 diabetes, developing hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is an ever-present threat. When glucose levels become extremely low, it creates a life-threatening situation for which the…
Anne Trafton | MIT News MIT researchers have developed a new bionic knee that can help people with above-the-knee amputations walk faster, climb stairs, and avoid obstacles more easily than they could with a traditional…
After a year of intensive conservation work, the “Tomb of the Two Brothers” — also known as the “Tomb of the Constellations” — had its restoration completed in Athribis, an important archaeological city…
Archaeologists from the University of Houston have announced the discovery of the tomb of Te K’ab Chaak, the first ruler of the Maya city of Caracol in Belize. The identification of the burial…