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New research may help scientists predict when a humid heat wave will break

January 6, 2026

As these events become more common at midlatitudes, a phenomenon called an atmospheric inversion will determine how long they last. Jennifer Chu | MIT Newshttps://news.mit.edu/2026/new-research-may-help-scientists-predict-when-humid-heat-wave-will-break-0105 A long stretch of humid…

Semiconductor

Decoding The Digital. Distinguishing Computer Science And Information Technology In Society And Industry.

May 2, 2024

Computer Science (CS) and Information Technology (IT) are closely related fields but differ in their scope, focus, and the specific skills and knowledge they encompass. Understanding these differences is crucial…

Generative AI Could Offer A Faster Way To Test Theories Of How The Universe Works

March 17, 2024

IBM and CERN are using time-series transformers to model particle collisions at the world’s largest collider; it’s part of a larger goal to turn raw observational data into actionable insights.…

Mercury

Study: Global Deforestation Leads To More Mercury Pollution

February 14, 2024

Scientists quantify a previously overlooked driver of human-related mercury emissions. Adam Zewe | MIT NewsMIT News (https://news.mit.edu/2024/study-global-deforestation-leads-more-mercury-pollution-0212) About 10 percent of human-made mercury emissions into the atmosphere each year are…

Higher, Faster: What Influences The Aerodynamics Of A Football?

February 11, 2024

In addition to a player’s ability to throw it, a number of factors will influence a ball’s flight, including its size, inflation pressure and texture. (Shutterstock) Giuseppe Di Labbio, École…

A Glimpse Of The Next Generation Of AlphaFold

November 6, 2023

Google DeepMind AlphaFold team and Isomorphic Labs team Progress update: Our latest AlphaFold model shows significantly improved accuracy and expands coverage beyond proteins to other biological molecules, including ligands. Since its…

AI in the Classroom: Amii’s K-12 Pilot Program

October 23, 2023

There is growing debate about AI in the classroom New technologies have always made their way into the classroom. From chalkboards in schoolhouses and textbooks in classrooms to computer-based learning…

Learning How To Learn

October 23, 2023

In a new book, Richard “Dick” Larson draws on a lifelong commitment to STEM education at MIT to offer accessible advice on solving everyday problems and making smarter decisions. Scott…

With Psyche, A Journey To An Ancient Asteroid Is Set To Begin

October 13, 2023

The NASA mission, a project with deep roots at MIT, is setting course for a metallic space rock that could be the remnant of a planetary core like our own.…

From mRNA To Electrons: Here’s Who Won Nobel Prizes In 2023

October 11, 2023

Image: REUTERS In May 2023, the World Health Organization declared the end of COVID-19 as a global health emergency. The pandemic claimed more than 6.9 million lives in three years. The speed…

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