Prehistoric ‘saber-tooth salmon’ gets a new name

A giant prehistoric salmon, the largest to ever exist, had spiky tusk-like teeth that protruded straight out of the side of its skull.

Molly Blanchett-U. Oregon • futurity
today ~6 min

‘Mock flock’ clarifies how birds fly in formation

Previously unknown aerodynamic interactions shed light on how birds fly in such a coordinated and seemingly effortless fashion.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
today ~6 min


The Mars Sample Return mission has a shaky future, and NASA is calling on private companies for backup

It’s not easy to collect rocks on a budget when the rocks are 140 million miles away.

Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona • conversation
today ~9 min

Two MIT teams selected for NSF sustainable materials grants

Chosen from 16 finalist teams, the MIT-led projects will investigate quantum topological materials and sustainable microchip production.

David L. Chandler | Elizabeth A. Thomson | MIT News | Materials Research Laboratory • mit
today ~11 min

What to Do If Your Personal Data Has Been Exposed

VOA Learning English • voa
yesterday ~6 min

Study: Climate Change Could Cost $38 Trillion by 2050

VOA Learning English • voa
yesterday ~6 min

US to Require Sale or Ban of TikTok

VOA Learning English • voa
yesterday ~5 min

GPS ‘Spoofing’ in Conflict Areas Puts Other Aircraft at Risk

VOA Learning English • voa
yesterday ~6 min


Study demonstrates efficacy of MIT-led Brave Behind Bars program

Programming course for incarcerated people boosts digital literacy and self-efficacy, highlighting potential for reduced recidivism.

Rachel Gordon | MIT CSAIL • mit
yesterday ~8 min

Early warning sign of extinction?

Fossil record stretching millions of years shows tiny ocean creatures on the move before Earth heats up

Harvard Gazette • harvard
yesterday ~4 min

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