Blood molecular activity may provide insights into a person’s fitness levels and the biological processes that enhance physical performance. A collaboration between MIT, GE HealthCare, and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point has led to a computational model connecting numerous molecular signals with fitness indicators. This model could guide future research to enhance fitness…
A study by MIT researchers suggests that using robotically assembled building blocks could offer a more sustainable and efficient method for constructing large structures compared to some current techniques. The team evaluated the feasibility of building with “voxels,” modular 3D units that form complex, strong structures. They developed three new voxel designs, a robotic assembler,…
Illustrations by Liz Zonarich accompany a health guide on gut wellness. Sy Boles from Harvard reports that about 40% of Americans experience bowel movement issues that affect their daily life, as noted by Trisha Pasricha, an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School. Pasricha, a gastroenterologist and contributor to The Washington Post’s “Ask a Doctor” column,…
