What space pregnancy might actually involve
As plans for missions to Mars accelerate, so do questions about how the human body might cope. A return trip to the red planet would give more than enough time for someone to…
Fossil of a trilobite extinct 450 million years ago turned into an amulet.
A trilobite fragment showing signs of human modification, dated between the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, was identified during excavations at the archaeological site of A Cibdá de Armea, in Ourense, Galicia. This…
New Drug Targets for Ebola Identified Through Optical CRISPR Screening
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….
Millennia-old raw clay sculptures in a cave in Mexico
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…
Fossil of the World’s Largest Freshwater Turtle Discovered in Brazil
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…
Cow-Free Milk Proteins
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…
Ancient weapon rooms discovered in Türkiye
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…
New tool allows anyone to train a robot.
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…
Implantable device may save diabetics from hypoglycemia
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…
Bionic knee integrated with tissues may restore natural movement.
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…