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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…

Chloe Chapin, a seasoned costume designer with over 20 years of experience, has often pondered the transition of men’s fashion from ornate to simple. In her recent publication, “Suitable: The Sartorial Revolution and the Fashioning of Modern Men,” Chapin explores this transformation during a 75-year span between the 18th and 19th centuries. She links this…

Boleslaw “Bolek” Wyslouch will step down from his role as director of the Laboratory for Nuclear Science (LNS) after over a decade, opting to focus on nuclear physics research as the director of the Bates Research and Engineering Center, a division within LNS. “LNS scientists, including Bolek himself, are world leaders in particle and nuclear…

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…