Reading medical ultrasound images is challenging, as technicians must convert 2D visuals into a mental 3D model of tissue. MIT researchers introduced a new method that enables users to view a 3D augmented-reality image of scanned objects. With a virtual-reality headset, users can see an accurate 3D digital representation, facilitating easier identification and analysis. This…
Faculty workloads today consist of both tangible and intangible elements. The tangible parts include courses, syllabi, advising hours, and meetings. The intangible involves managing discussions, addressing student emails, providing feedback late into the night, and the mental strain from constant digital access. In online teaching, work quietly and continuously expands, leading to eroded boundaries and…
In higher education, faculty are increasingly tasked with creating learning environments that enhance not just academic success, but also student engagement, belonging, and well-being. A key factor in achieving these outcomes is the intentional structuring of collaborative activities by instructors. When cooperative and experiential learning is combined with strong pedagogical content knowledge (PCK), it can…
In recent years, the use of artificial intelligence for gathering information has surged significantly. A newer trend involves large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini being utilized for news verification and consumption. According to the Pew Research Center, one in five U.S. teenagers frequently uses LLMs for news, and one in four…
A growing number of children are embracing ebooks, but experts express concern. Certain features of digital books can aid comprehension skills, yet they also pose distractions, particularly when children read less than before. Assistant Professor of Education Ying Xu, who researches the impact of technology on children’s language and literacy, noted that ebooks are more…
Under clear skies and warm conditions, thousands of alumni and friends from across the globe gathered at Harvard for the fifth annual Alumni Day on June 5. The event celebrated graduates from all Schools and class years and coincided with the Harvard and Radcliffe College reunions and other alumni activities. The main program, attended by…
Many runners brave harsh weather conditions, while most prefer to run outdoors in pleasant weather. Despite its popularity, running poses injury risks, with about half of runners facing significant injuries annually. Adam Tenforde, a sports medicine expert at Harvard Medical School, shares advice for those new to running or returning after a break. Tenforde suggests…
MIT scientists have devised a low-cost method for crafting specialized electronic nozzles known as triaxial electrospray emitters. These devices could efficiently produce time-release drug-delivery particles or self-healing materials on a large scale. Triaxial electrospray emitters use electricity to precisely dispense three liquids from tiny nozzles, creating a continuous stream with three separate fluid layers. The…
When Professor Kripa Varanasi of MIT’s mechanical engineering department arrived in New Delhi for a conference in June 2024, he was met with sweltering heat of 104 degrees Fahrenheit. He noted, “This was June, and it was crazy. It was so hot for the whole meeting that I never left the hotel,” with temperatures approaching…
Mandë Holford, a scientist specializing in marine mollusks, investigates how their venom operates with precise effectiveness. She recalls being astonished as a graduate student by a video showing a snail using venom to capture a fish. This experience inspired her to merge chemistry and biology to study venom’s potential medicinal uses. Holford, now a professor…
