Invisible anatomy in the uterus of the fruit fly.
You probably haven’t spent much time thinking about the uterus of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. But neither have most… Read More »Invisible anatomy in the uterus of the fruit fly.
Study browsing habits on Wikipedia to find out how people learn
At one time or another, you may have gone online searching for specific information and found yourself “going down the… Read More »Study browsing habits on Wikipedia to find out how people learn
Psychologists develop a tool to evaluate narcissism in job candidates
It seems like narcissism is everywhere these days: politics, film and television, sports, social media. You might even see signs… Read More »Psychologists develop a tool to evaluate narcissism in job candidates
Scientific discovery that scratches beneath the surface of the itch
Have you ever had an itchy nose or, worse yet, an unreachable spot on your back that drives you crazy?… Read More »Scientific discovery that scratches beneath the surface of the itch
Asthma and fine particles
Asthma is currently an incurable disease that seriously impairs quality of life, with recurring symptoms such as wheezing, cough and… Read More »Asthma and fine particles
Ultra-sensitive electronic skin modeled after the human brain
Based on joint research with Professor Jaehyuk Lim of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Professor Youngu Lee… Read More »Ultra-sensitive electronic skin modeled after the human brain
Millions of people in the US may depend on PFAS-contaminated groundwater for their drinking water supply
Approximately 71 to 95 million people in the lower 48 states (more than 20% of the nation’s population) may depend… Read More »Millions of people in the US may depend on PFAS-contaminated groundwater for their drinking water supply
Mouse study sheds light on the secret to maintaining a youthful immune system
What keeps some immune systems young and effective at protecting against age-related diseases? In a new article published in cellular… Read More »Mouse study sheds light on the secret to maintaining a youthful immune system
What it can tell you if you stand on one leg: biological age
The length of time a person can stand (on one leg) is a more telling measure of aging than changes… Read More »What it can tell you if you stand on one leg: biological age
How climate change will affect outdoor activities in the US
It can be difficult to connect a certain amount of average global warming to everyday experience, so MIT researchers have… Read More »How climate change will affect outdoor activities in the US