NASA has officially logged its 6,000th exoplanet discovery, a remarkable milestone achieved in just three decades of dedicated world-hunting beyond our solar system. The rate of identification has accelerated dramatically, with the count standing at 5,000 only three...
See the moon, Venus and Regulus in a rare triple conjunction tomorrow
Early risers this Friday, September 19th, are in for one of the year's most captivating naked-eye stargazing events. Just before sunrise, an exceptional celestial cluster will be visible on the east-northeast horizon, featuring the slender crescent moon, the brilliant...
New report warns that China could overtake the US as top nation in space — and it could happen ‘in 5-10 years,’ expert claims
A new report, corroborated by expert analysis, warns that China's accelerated and aggressive expansion in the space sector is projected to unseat the United States as the world's leading space-faring nation. Experts suggest this pivotal shift in the "new space race"...
First-ever black hole to be directly imaged has changed ‘dramatically’ in just 4 years, new study finds
Newly released images indicate that one of the first black holes ever observed is far more complex and dynamic than scientists initially understood, revealing a dramatically shifting surrounding environment.
New postdoctoral fellowship program to accelerate innovation in health care
The MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative (MIT HEALS) has established the Biswas Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, an initiative set to advance the contributions of exceptional early-career researchers in health and life sciences. Funded by a gift from the Biswas...
Study shows a link between obesity and what’s on local restaurant menus
The long-standing concern over "food deserts"—areas where residents struggle to access nutritious food options—has gained new analytical depth from an MIT-led study. Examining three major global cities with a novel, highly granular methodology, researchers concluded...
How to more efficiently study complex treatment interactions
MIT researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking theoretical framework designed to investigate the intricate mechanisms of treatment interactions. This novel approach enables scientists to efficiently predict the impact of various treatment combinations on specific...
New technologies tackle brain health assessment for the military
Cognitive readiness, an individual's capacity to adapt and respond effectively to changing circumstances, is a critical human function. This encompasses immediate reactions, such as regaining balance after a fall, and complex decision-making, where knowledge and past...
A better understanding of debilitating head pain
While general headaches are a common experience, a far more severe and less prevalent condition is the cluster headache. These debilitating attacks inflict acute pain so intense that it typically lasts one to two hours, leaving individuals in complete agony and unable...
RFK’s handpicked advisers are coming for the childhood vaccine schedule. Here’s what to know.
An influential vaccine advisory committee for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recently re-established by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., is scheduled to convene on Thursday and Friday, September 18 and 19. The...
Amazon Prime Day 2025: The best early deals on optics, fitness gear and stargazing equipment this October 7-8
Amazon's Prime Day event, officially branded Prime Big Deal Days, is set to deliver significant discounts over a two-day period. The sale commences at midnight on Tuesday, October 7, and runs until 11:59 PM on Wednesday, October 8. Consumers can expect a range of...
Tiny ‘brains’ grown in the lab could become conscious and feel pain — and we’re not ready
As scientists advance toward the capability of cultivating human brain tissue in laboratory environments, a significant ethical debate has erupted concerning the welfare and moral implications for these lab-grown biological structures.