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Think you understand evaporation? Think again, says MIT
We all know that water evaporates when the temperature climbs, but researchers have just shown that...
"Sentinel plants" could save crops via stress sensors in leaves
Specially tagged "sentinel plants" could soon provide an early warning of crop problems such as insect...
Soft n' supple adhesive gel makes for gentler tracking of squids
The tracking of squid and other soft-bodied sea creatures may soon be a lot more doable,...
Unix and Multics History
Tom Van Vleck The history of Unix is covered in several books. I have read A...
Google & MIT Offer a Free Course on Generative AI for Teachers and Educators
FYI. Google and MIT RAISE have partnered to create a free course for teachers and educators,...
Movement at the top in 2024 World University Rankings
The geography of the education world appears to be changing.Continue ReadingCategory: Good Thinking, LifestyleTags: QS World...
Smart 3D printer tunes itself to build with unfamiliar materials
A recently developed system could revolutionize the world of 3D printing, by streamlining the adoption of...
Life might survive the sulfuric acid clouds of Venus, new experiments find
Venus may be a hellscape by our standards, but there’s a chance that some forms of...
Video: Heat-gun-toting robot could create bespoke clothing on the cheap
Custom-fit clothing is usually quite expensive, but perhaps it doesn't have to be. MIT's 4D Knit...
MIT takes a hands-on approach to tactile learning
Some folks prefer to get a grip on things to better understand concepts. Researchers have developed...
Tamper-proof glueprints distinguish real from fake at over 99% accuracy
ID verification tags aren’t much use if someone can just peel them off and stick them...
MIT researchers demonstrate rapid liquid metal 3D printing technique
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new additive manufacturing technique that...
Virus-mimicking DNA particles deliver vaccine without immune side effects
MIT researchers have delivered a type of vaccine called a particulate vaccine to mice using a...
Rapid liquid-metal 3D-printing process produces large parts in minutes
Researchers have come up with a 3D printing method using liquid metal that's claimed to produce...
MIT's EV team takes its open-source hydrogen motorcycle to the track
MIT's Electric Vehicle Team has taken to the racetrack with a Ducati 900SS that's been gutted...
New lung cancer test: Inhale nanoparticles then pee on a stick
MIT scientists have developed an easier method for diagnosing lung cancer – breathe in some inhalable...
