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
March 25, 2025 ~8 min

AI tool generates high-quality images faster than state-of-the-art approaches

Researchers fuse the best of two popular methods to create an image generator that uses less energy and can run locally on a laptop or smartphone.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
March 21, 2025 ~8 min


If we fully engage with how generative AI works, we can still create original art

How can we create new ways for understanding how AI image-production models inform our experience of the world?

Anthony Downey, Professor of Visual Culture, Birmingham City University • conversation
March 19, 2025 ~7 min

3D printing approach strings together dynamic objects for you

“Xstrings” method enables users to produce cable-driven objects, automatically assemble bionic robots, sculptures, and dynamic fashion designs.

Alex Shipps | MIT CSAIL • mit
March 18, 2025 ~7 min

Why I’m training Colombian Amazonians to become archaeology tourist guides

Local community archaeology tourism benefits the heritage, the people and the rainforest.

José Iriarte, Professor of Archaeology, University of Exeter • conversation
March 18, 2025 ~8 min

When did human language emerge?

A new analysis suggests our language capacity existed at least 135,000 years ago, with language used widely perhaps 35,000 years after that.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
March 14, 2025 ~8 min

A Priceless Bible Returns to Its Longtime Home in Switzerland

VOA Learning English • voa
March 13, 2025 ~4 min

Llama at Children’s Camp Recognized as Oldest in Captivity

VOA Learning English • voa
March 13, 2025 ~4 min


In Kenya, High-Altitude Town Serves Champion Runners

VOA Learning English • voa
March 13, 2025 ~6 min

Growing Number of Birdwatchers Find Joy in Smart Bird Feeders

VOA Learning English • voa
March 13, 2025 ~5 min

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