The Supreme Court upholds free preventive care, but its future now rests in RFK Jr.’s hands

The justices ruled that a key preventive health task force has authority because it is appointed by the Health and Human Services secretary. Some experts worry that RFK Jr. could politicize it.

Kristefer Stojanovski, Assistant Professor of Social, Behavioral and Population Sciences, Tulane University • conversation
yesterday ~9 min

Study finds better services dramatically help children in foster care

A Chilean experiment with legal aid and social services cuts time in foster care, with lasting effects for kids and lower costs for programs.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
yesterday ~6 min


Checking in on New England’s fishing industry 25 Years after ‘The Perfect Storm’ hit movie theaters

Fishing was once more open to all off New England. After devastating fishery collapses, stricter rules helped fish stocks recover, but they also changed the face of fishing and the lives of fishermen.

Stephanie Otts, Director of National Sea Grant Law Center, University of Mississippi • conversation
June 25, 2025 ~9 min

Checking in on New England fisheries 25 Years after ‘The Perfect Storm’ movie

Fishing was once more open to all off New England. After devastating fishery collapses, stricter rules helped fish stocks recover, but they also changed the face of fishing and the lives of fishermen.

Stephanie Otts, Director of National Sea Grant Law Center, University of Mississippi • conversation
June 25, 2025 ~9 min

Checking in on New England fisheries 25 Years after ‘The Perfect Storm’ hit movie theaters

Fishing was once more open to all off New England. After devastating fishery collapses, stricter rules helped fish stocks recover, but they also changed the face of fishing and the lives of fishermen.

Stephanie Otts, Director of National Sea Grant Law Center, University of Mississippi • conversation
June 25, 2025 ~9 min

Researchers present bold ideas for AI at MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium kickoff event

Presentations targeted high-impact intersections of AI and other areas, such as health care, business, and education.

Amanda Diehl | MIT Schwarzman College of Computing • mit
June 20, 2025 ~4 min

Some bosses thrive on abusing employees

"I think we assumed that if managers engage in these behaviors, they'd feel bad.... But that's not the case."

J. Merritt Melancon - U. Georgia • futurity
June 17, 2025 ~6 min

Older adults with dementia misjudge their financial skills – which may make them more vulnerable to fraud, new research finds

Older adults are generally good at judging their capacity for handling their finances, but cognitive impairment degrades that skill. Proactive planning can help protect them from fraud.

Ian McDonough, Associate Professor of Psychology, Binghamton University, State University of New York • conversation
June 12, 2025 ~5 min


Bringing meaning into technology deployment

The MIT Ethics of Computing Research Symposium showcases projects at the intersection of technology, ethics, and social responsibility.

Danna Lorch | MIT Schwarzman College of Computing • mit
June 11, 2025 ~9 min

How we really judge AI

Forget optimists vs. Luddites. Most people evaluate AI based on its perceived capability and their need for personalization.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
June 10, 2025 ~6 min

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