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Proportion of Black and Hispanic students at elite university falls by half after Supreme Court ruling

‘The class is, as always, outstanding across multiple dimensions,’ MIT president said

The Independent UK

MIT's first freshman class since the Supreme Court’s affirmative-action ban is unmistakably less diverse

Around 17% of students in the class of 2028 are Black, Hispanic, Native American or Pacific Islander, a 15% dropoff from recent years.

Fortune

Latinos admitted to MIT drop sharply in first class since Supreme Court's affirmative action ban

M.I.T. president said the class is "outstanding" yet does not bring "the same degree of broad racial and ethnic diversity" the institution strives for

Latin Times

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A New Intermittent Fasting Study Suggests the Diet Can Promote Cell Regeneration — But There’s A Catch

A new mouse study found that while fasting can promote cell regeneration, it also puts intestinal stem cells at higher risk for developing precancerous tumors.

Inverse

Risk of death by flying has halved in the past 10 years – despite spate of high profile incidents

Flying commercially keeps getting safer, with the risk of dying becoming half as likely in the past decade, a study has found.

The Independent UK

Lawsuits Over Antisemitism On College Campuses Dismissed And Continued

MIT lawsuit alleging antisemitism dismissed, Harvard's allowed to proceed. Fallout from Israel-Hamas conflict sparks debates on free speech vs. discriminat...

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Judge dismisses antisemitism lawsuit against MIT, allows one against Harvard to move ahead

A federal lawsuit accusing Massachusetts Institute of Technology of tolerating antisemitism after the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel has been dismissed while a similar one against Harvard University can continue

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Flying's Never Been Safer, Says MIT Study

Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people -- but a new study out Thursday finds commercial air travel keeps getting safer, with the risk of death halving every decade.

International Business Times

Federal Judge Rules Harvard Must Face Antisemitism Lawsuit, MIT Cleared

This decision stems from accusations that the university failed to protect Jewish students following pro-Palestinian demonstrations linked to the October 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel.

International Business Times

Unique transistor 'could change the world of electronics' thanks to nanosecond-scale switching speeds and refusal to wear out

A new material can withstand 'billions' of electrical cycles without wearing out — and scientists say it could transform electronics within 10 to 20 years.

LiveScience

New transistors switch at nanosecond speeds and deliver remarkable durability — ferroelectric material transistor could revolutionize electronics, say MIT scientists

The MIT research team used this new ferroelectric material in a transistor that could serve as the backbone of our digital world a decade from now.

Tom’s Hardware

Child Stars Who Went On to Have "Normal" Jobs

"After having been thrust into the spotlight as a child, I appreciate some peace and quiet."

Marie Claire

Netanyahu Condemns University Leaders For Silence On Antisemitism

Prime Minister Netanyahu criticizes university leaders for not condemning antisemitic rhetoric, emphasizing historical context and urging action against bi...

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Neurosurgeon Goes Viral After Exploring The Mountains And Exposing Healthcare Industry

A neurosurgeon quits a lucrative career after realizing he was treating people but not truly curing them. The post Neurosurgeon Goes Viral After Exploring The Mountains And Exposing Healthcare Industry first appeared on Bored Panda.

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The Guardian - US

‘This used to be a beautiful place’: how the US became the world’s biggest fossil fuel state

No country has ever in history produced as much oil and gas as the US does now and Louisiana is ground zero

The Guardian - UK

From Twisters to Latitude: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

The 90s action blockbuster gets a belated sequel, and Duran Duran get the picturesque music fest started

International Business Times

BioFunctional Health Solutions' LIMITLESS Program Redefines Employee Health and Productivity

A healthy and happy employee is a productive one. When they're in peak physical and mental condition, they're better equipped to handle the demands of their job.

Windows Central

Researchers question Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT smarts as AI champs do well with "memorization rather than true reasoning abilities"

A new study by MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) indicates LLMs tend to perform better at tasks they're familiar with than new territory.

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Asking an AI-powered version of my future self if Windows 12 is any good with an unusual chatbot developed by MIT research

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) recently leveraged AI capabilities to develop a chatbot that lets you chat with a future version of yourself.

Evening Standard

Taming Big Tech’s AI dominance ...Tech & Science Daily podcast

Plus, an automated transcript of today’s episode

The Independent UK

Bionic leg helps people with amputation walk naturally – study

The research shows that a natural walking gait is achievable using a prosthetic leg fully driven by the body’s own nervous system.

The Guardian - UK

Anita Desai: ‘After I left India, I had to train myself to express my opinions’

At 87, the Indian author has been shortlisted for the Booker prize three times, and has written her first novel in a decade. She talks about leaving India to teach and write around the world – and feeling like a stranger everywhere

International Business Times UK

Man Forgets The Password To His $3 Million Bitcoin Wallet: 11 Years Later, A Hacker Finally Unlocks It - Here's How

Bitcoin owner forgets password to $3M wallet for 11 years. A hacker exploits software flaws to recover lost fortune.

The Guardian - US

Exclusive: Israeli documents show expansive government effort to shape US discourse around Gaza war

As the Gaza war rages, Israeli funds target US college campuses and push to redefine antisemitism in US law

RideApart

What If Charging Everything Everywhere Could Happen All At Once?

Green energy is an admirable goal, but it's also difficult to achieve given the current state of technology and infrastructure. MIT has an idea that could help.

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