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Rowan Jacobsen, photographed by Chris Hartlove, challenges the common perception of sunlight as a health threat. His new book argues that for most individuals, the benefits of daily sunlight exposure surpass the associated risks. Jacobsen, an acclaimed science writer, discussed the findings from his book “In Defense of Sunlight: The Surprising Science of Sun Exposure”…

Next-generation batteries utilizing new electrolyte materials could potentially offer much higher energy density compared to current lithium-ion batteries, while addressing many safety issues. However, advanced batteries with solid or nearly solid electrolytes often face challenges due to the formation of lithium metal spikes known as dendrites, which reduce efficiency and lead to failure. The precise…

University English literature classes worldwide are confronting the emerging force of artificial intelligence. As AI gains the ability to draft essays and research proposals, educators must adopt strategies that emphasize experiential learning to enhance literary skills, rather than relying solely on traditional literary theory and criticism. One approach involves applying Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, specifically integrating…

Reflections from faculty members Annette Miles, PhD, Helen Krauthamer, PhD, and Uzma Amir suggest that designing a learning experience is often mistakenly reduced to a series of tasks rather than a relationship-based practice. The focus tends to be on digitizing content, ensuring accessibility, or aligning rubrics with outcomes, making the process transactional. However, course design…

Have you found yourself turning to an AI tool like ChatGPT or Gemini before trying to solve a problem independently? You’re not the only one. This behavior goes beyond mere convenience; it is linked to our brain’s tendency to seek instant rewards. Similar to habitual social media scrolling (Kazmi et al., 2025), the habit of…

University English literature classes worldwide are facing the powerful influence of artificial intelligence. With AI capable of composing essays, research proposals, and conference papers, educators must devise strategies for a more hands-on approach to developing literary skills, beyond just theory and criticism. One approach involves Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, particularly linking spatial and linguistic intelligence. This…

In bacterial studies, it was long assumed that RNA polymerase and ribosomes operated in close coordination, almost as if they were connected. This tandem operation, crucial for gene expression, allowed ribosomes to protect emerging gene products from the quality-control protein Rho. However, in bacteria like Bacillus subtilis, which experience runaway transcription, RNA polymerase moves ahead…

On a Wednesday afternoon in April, a group of scholars from the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) gathered at MIT’s Lewis Music Library. This assembly of seven professors marked the first SHASS Faculty Fellows, a program initiated this past spring. The faculty, representing diverse disciplines within the school, met biweekly during the…

President Sally Kornbluth warned that without federal backing for curiosity-driven research, the innovation and talent that have underpinned the country’s success may dwindle. She shared this concern during a Washington Post Live event. At “The Next Generation” panel, moderated by Washington Post reporter Zachary Goldfarb at the “Building America Summit,” Kornbluth and Arizona State University…

Nearly 250 years ago, John Dunlap’s print shop in Philadelphia worked overnight to fulfill a rush order from the Continental Congress: printing the first copies of the Declaration of Independence. Of the approximately 200 original copies, only 26 are confirmed to exist today, according to the Library of Congress. One such copy is displayed at…