Universal nanosensor unlocks the secrets to plant growth
Researchers from SMART DiSTAP developed the world’s first near-infrared fluorescent nanosensor capable of monitoring a plant’s primary growth hormone in real-time and without harming the plant.
Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology •
mit
June 9, 2025 • ~6 min
June 9, 2025 • ~6 min
Can a robot help you age better?
Can a robot help you remember your pills, lift shopping, and even offer companionship? Yes – if it’s co-designed by its users.
Daniele Magistro, Associate Professor in Physical Activity and Health, Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University
• conversation
June 6, 2025 • ~6 min
June 6, 2025 • ~6 min
Golden Dome dangers: An arms control expert explains how Trump’s missile defense threatens to make the US less safe
Missile defense systems are nothing new. History shows that even if they work as advertised – a big if – they’re a bad idea if your aim is to make your country safer from nuclear attack.
Matthew Bunn, Professor of the Practice of Energy, National Security, and Foreign Policy, Harvard Kennedy School •
conversation
June 6, 2025 • ~10 min
June 6, 2025 • ~10 min
How illicit markets fueled by data breaches sell your personal information to criminals
Every piece of personal data about you has inherent value. As long as there are customers clamoring for that data, breaches are likely to continue.
Thomas Holt, Professor of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University •
conversation
June 5, 2025 • ~9 min
June 5, 2025 • ~9 min
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