Science

Why happiness is not the best indicator of well-being

Achieving values and pursuing growth is the real secret to a fulfilled life.

Jason Crawford

How Arc Institute is bringing science into the century of biology

Stephen Johnson

A vibrant graphic illustration featuring a large leafy plant with integrated plant sensors, comic-style speech bubbles containing exclamation marks, and a round bubble depicting ants, set against a blue textured background.

Agriculture

Plant sensors could act as an early warning system for farmers

Using sensors made from carbon nanotubes, researchers discovered signals that help plants respond to stresses like heat, light, or attack.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office

Genetics

For the first time, researchers edit human mitochondrial DNA

Researchers can now edit a part of the human genome that CRISPR has never been able to. This opens up new possibilities for research and cures for devastating rare genetic diseases.

Teresa Carey

Genetics

Gene writing: A new type of genetic engineering

Startup Tessera Therapeutics has developed gene writing, a new approach to genetic engineering that it says overcomes CRISPR’s shortcomings.

Kristin Houser

Robotics

Cracking the mystery of how insects fly — with robots

Scientists made a robot that can keep up with flying insects, helping researchers understand flight physics.

Teresa Carey

Biology

New 3D bioprinting method uses light to grow ears in mice

A new 3D bioprinting technique uses near-infrared light to trigger a bioink to form shapes, even when placed under the skin of mice.

Kristin Houser

Oceans

The first person to reach space and Challenger Deep

Astronaut Kathy Sullivan has visited the Challenger Deep, making her the first human to reach both space and the bottom of the ocean.

Kristin Houser

Biology

Scientists reveal first 3d heart model that shows heart’s neurons

Researchers built a virtual 3D heart model in unparalleled detail, mapping the neurons for the first time.

Teresa Carey

Series| Biohackers

DIY biohacking: Do(n’t) try this at home

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Dr. Josiah Zayner believes scientists are dragging their feet on realizing CRISPR’s potential, so his do-it-yourself CRISPR kit allows people to experiment with gene editing at home.

Doug Dais

Genetics

Genetically engineering the first hypoallergenic cat

Scientists are attempting to create the world’s first truly hypoallergenic cat by deleting the feline gene that causes cat allergies.

Kristin Houser

Oceans

The dangerous job of the International Ice Patrol

The International Ice Patrol is a real thing. They're protecting our ships from iceberg collisions.

Teresa Carey

Psychology

New evidence of memory consolidation while we sleep

Thanks to brain implants, scientists have the first direct evidence of “offline replay” in humans, a process thought to be key to memory consolidation.

Kristin Houser

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