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Astronomers discover a brand-new type of astrophysical object: A black hole star, « The mashup of a black hole and an enormous star has never been seen before and could explain the mysterious little red dots often found in deep-space images

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Scientists unveil more than 600 new tissue models of human cancer: « Derived from patient tumor samples and available to researchers around the world, the cells will aid the development of new cancer treatments

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Turning molecules into reliable electronic devices

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For most US drivers, EVs offer emissions benefits and cost savings

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An old patent inspired the new "Y-zipper", a three-sided fastener

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New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird

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To study how chips work, MIT researchers built their own operating system

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A new approach to cancer vaccination yields more powerful T cells using mRNA vaccines

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The future of AI seems weirdly dependent on water

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Researchers develop a low-cost technique to get lithium out of rocks

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Virtual violin produces realistic sounds

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A new sensor could enable earlier detection of bladder cancer: « Using a catheter coated with carbon nanotubes, researchers can detect biomarkers produced by cancer cells in the bladder

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Researchers “reprogram” materials by quickly rearranging their atoms: « A new method for precisely moving columns of individual atoms within a material could give rise to exotic quantum properties

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Plants can sense the sound of rain, a new study finds

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Self-organizing “pencil beam” laser could help scientists design brain-targeted therapies: « MIT researchers leveraged a surprise discovery to devise a faster and more precise biomedical imaging technique

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Injectable “satellite livers” could offer an alternative to liver transplantation

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Riddle solved: Why was Roman concrete so durable?

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Improving cartilage repair through cell therapy: « SMART breakthrough offers a promising pathway toward improved manufacturing of high‑quality cells for regenerative therapies to treat joint diseases

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Implantable islet cells could control diabetes without insulin injections: « The cells can survive in the body for at least three months, producing enough insulin to control blood sugar levels…

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Why solid-state batteries keep short-circuiting

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The first animals on Earth may have been sea sponges, study suggests

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A new study suggests aerobic respiration began hundreds of millions of years earlier than previously thought, some early life forms may have breathed oxygen well before it filled the atmosphere

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Pills that communicate from the stomach could improve medication adherence

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To flexibly organize thought, the brain makes use of space: « MIT researchers tested their theory of spatial computing, which holds that the brain recruits and controls ad hoc groups of neurons for cognitive tasks by applying brain waves to patches of the cortex

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AI-generated sensors open new paths for early cancer detection: Nanoparticles coated with molecular sensors could be used to develop at-home tests for many types of cancer.

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Noninvasive imaging could replace finger pricks for measuring blood glucose

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One pull of a string is all it takes to deploy these complex structures: « A new method could enable users to design portable medical devices, like a splint, that can be rapidly converted from flat panels to a 3D object without any tools

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Deep-learning model predicts how fruit flies form, cell by cell

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Artificial tendons give muscle-powered robots a boost: « The new design from MIT engineers could pump up many biohybrid builds. »

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Enabling small language models to solve complex reasoning tasks