Technology developed by MIT engineers makes pesticides stick to plant leaves

With the new system, farmers could significantly cut their use of pesticides and fertilizers, saving money and reducing runoff.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
yesterday ~10 min

Deep-sea mining threatens sea life in a way no one is thinking about − by dumping debris into the thriving midwater zone

A planned mining method to gather critical minerals from the seafloor would create sediment plumes higher up in the water column where many creatures live.

Alexus Cazares-Nuesser, Ph.D. Candidate in Biological Oceanography, University of Hawaii • conversation
yesterday ~10 min


Engineering students explore how to ethically design and locate nuclear facilities in this college course

Students explore nuclear facilities in virtual reality and learn about the ethical dimensions of nuclear technology in a University of Michigan course.

Katie Snyder, Lecturer III in Technical Communication, College of Engineering, University of Michigan • conversation
yesterday ~6 min

Amid a tropical paradise known as ‘Lizard Island,’ researchers are cracking open evolution’s black box – scientist at work

A decade of fieldwork is revealing how one of biology’s fundamental principles works in real time.

James T. Stroud, Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolution, Georgia Institute of Technology • conversation
yesterday ~11 min

Thriving Antarctic ecosystems found following iceberg calving

Scientists explore a seafloor area newly exposed by iceberg A-84; discover vibrant communities of ancient sponges and corals. 

Cambridge University News • cambridge
yesterday ~6 min

Basketball analytics investment is key to NBA wins and other successes

Investment in analytics may also benefit college teams and fields beyond sports, a new study shows.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
yesterday ~9 min

Decoding a medieval mystery manuscript

Using tech tools and a human touch, Arthur Bahr sheds light on the original volume containing “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” and “Pearl.”

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
yesterday ~8 min

Mathematicians uncover the logic behind how people walk in crowds

The findings could help planners design safer, more efficient pedestrian thoroughfares.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
March 24, 2025 ~9 min


What makes the human brain unique? We compared it with monkeys and apes to find out

Advances in technology are making it easier to explore this question.

Katherine Bryant, Postdoctural Fellow in Neuroscience , Aix-Marseille Université (AMU) • conversation
March 24, 2025 ~7 min

Why wild swimming is better for your mental wellbeing than open-air pools

Wild swimmers tend to feel more autonomy and competence.

Lewis Elliott, Senior Lecturer in Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter • conversation
March 24, 2025 ~6 min

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