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A recent analysis utilizing big data sheds light on how urban design can benefit the health of city dwellers in the U.S., particularly when cities facilitate walking, offer green spaces, and integrate streets with both commercial and residential uses. The study evaluates numerous urban census tracts across the country to identify the relationship between city…

People at high risk for breast cancer might find that annual mammograms are insufficient for early tumor detection. An MIT team has developed portable ultrasound detectors to facilitate more frequent imaging. Their recent paper highlights improvements in image resolution, aiding in the identification of tumors, cysts, and microcalcifications. The team also designed a user-friendly interface…

Neuroscientists have long recognized that language is processed in specific areas of the brain’s left hemisphere. However, recent findings from MIT researchers reveal that many other brain regions are also involved in language processing. By analyzing functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data from over 700 individuals, the researchers identified 17 additional brain regions linked to…

A psychology professor emphasizes connecting course material with students’ real-life experiences to enhance learning. By making content relevant to students’ lives, they develop a deeper understanding and greater interest, rather than merely memorizing for exams. Students are encouraged to explain psychological concepts in their own words and apply them to real situations through activities promoting…

Have you ever turned to an AI tool like ChatGPT or Gemini before trying to solve a problem independently? You’re not alone if you have. This tendency is more than mere convenience; it’s linked to our brain’s pursuit of instant gratification. Similar to habitual “mindless scrolling” on social media (Kazmi et al., 2025), “mindless information…

John P. Reardon, known as Jack, possessed a unique talent for recognizing the potential in others, even when they couldn’t see it themselves. Over his more than 60-year tenure at Harvard, he supported not only the institution but also the individuals who embodied its mission. “There are countless stories,” said Tom Reardon, Jack’s brother, “of…

Harvard Staff Writer Sy Boles explores the concept of authenticity in urban spaces in a new series. Stephen F. Gray, associate professor of urban design at Harvard Graduate School of Design, examines what makes a neighborhood feel genuine in the latest part of “One Word Answer.” Gray discusses whether newly constructed areas can be perceived…

During Paolo Pasco’s audition journey for “Jeopardy!”, his mother shared a piece of family history: she had also tried out for the show years ago. Back then, auditions were held in person. In Ken Jennings’ 2006 book “Brainiac,” he recounts a 12-hour drive from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles for a preliminary test, a…

A research initiative led by MIT, aimed at developing future microsystems that transmit data with enhanced bandwidth and efficiency, has achieved notable progress since its inception in 2022. The team has created devices that seamlessly integrate electronics, which handle data using electricity, with photonics, which processes data with light. These pioneering microsystems are also cost-effective,…

Since the fall of 2025, three teams consisting of 35 students from eight MIT departments and Wellesley College have been working on designing essential early infrastructure for a moon base. In June, their projects were honored with five awards at NASA’s 2026 Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts — Academic Linkage (RASC-AL) Forum. Out of 75 submissions…