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- MIT’s top research stories of 2024 December 24, 2024Stories on tamper-proof ID tags, sound-suppressing silk, and generative AI’s understanding of the world were some of the most popular topics on MIT News.MIT News
- Bacteria in the human gut rarely update their CRISPR defense systems December 23, 2024A new study of the microbiome finds intestinal bacterial interact much less often with viruses that trigger immunity updates than bacteria in the lab.Anne Trafton | MIT News
- Why open secrets are a big problem December 23, 2024Philosopher Sam Berstler diagnoses the corrosive effects of not acknowledging troubling truths.Peter Dizikes | MIT News
- Ecologists find computer vision models’ blind spots in retrieving wildlife images December 20, 2024Biodiversity researchers tested vision systems on how well they could retrieve relevant nature images. More advanced models performed well on simple queries but struggled with more research-specific prompts.Alex Shipps | MIT CSAIL
- Tiny, wireless antennas use light to monitor cellular communication December 20, 2024As part of a high-resolution biosensing device without wires, the antennas could help researchers decode intricate electrical signals sent by cells.Adam Zewe | MIT News
IEEE Spectrum
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- NATO’s Emergency Plan for an Orbital Backup Internet December 24, 2024On 18 February 2024, a missile attack from the Houthi militants in Yemen hit the cargo ship Rubymar in the Red Sea. With the crew evacuated, the disabled ship would take weeks to finally sink, becoming an symbol for the security of the global Internet in the process. Before it went down, the ship dragged […]Ned Potter
- The Top 10 Energy Stories of 2024 December 24, 2024IEEE Spectrum’s most-read energy stories of 2024 centered on creative ways to produce, store and connect more carbon-free energy. Our readers wanted to know more about power beaming, new kinds of nuclear fusion, vertical solar farms, powerful ways to drill deeper into the Earth’s crust to harness geothermal energy, and grid hardware that connects renewable […]Emily Waltz
- IEEE Unveils Honorees for Excellence in Engineering and Technology December 23, 2024Meet the 2025 IEEE Medal and Recognition recipients. The awards are presented on behalf of the IEEE Board of Directors. Starting next year, the IEEE Medal of Honor monetary prize will be increased to US $2 million from $50,000. The 2025 recipient will be announced during a dedicated press conference in February, the date has […]Tanya Steinhauser
- The Top 10 Climate Tech Stories of 2024 December 23, 2024In 2024, technologies to combat climate change soared above the clouds in electricity-generating kites, traveled the oceans sequestering carbon, and permeated the earth to power agritech in a new way. If these don’t ring a bell, fret not! We’ve gathered our top 10 climate tech stories of the past year here for you to explore. […]Kohava Mendelsohn
- The Top 10 Biomedical Stories of 2024 December 22, 2024In 2024, biomedical technology really got to our heads—or more specifically, our eyes and brains. Some of Spectrum’s most popular articles this year were about technology assisting our vision, with stories of retinal implants and smart contact lenses drawing your eye. You dug deep into non-invasive tech to hasten sleep and preserve brain function for […]Gwendolyn Rak
Advanced Science News
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- Solar windows with reflective blinds give buildings an energy boost December 24, 2024The innovative windows generate energy while shading building interiors from the sun, improving indoor comfort and energy efficiency. The post Solar windows with reflective blinds give buildings an energy boost appeared first on Advanced Science News.Jenna Flogeras
- How underground fungi could make crops more nutritious—and attract bees December 23, 2024Scientists uncover the role of soil fungi in improving crop yields and balancing complex plant-pollinator interactions. The post How underground fungi could make crops more nutritious—and attract bees appeared first on Advanced Science News.Bradley van Paridon
- Can coral evolution keep pace with climate change? December 20, 2024Scientists explore how corals could adapt to climate change to survive, but stress that cutting emissions is crucial for their future. The post Can coral evolution keep pace with climate change? appeared first on Advanced Science News.Richard Musgrove
- Women with a genetic risk of depression are more likely to suffer from heart disease December 19, 2024Data from over 300,000 participants has revealed a potential genetic link between depression and cardiovascular disease in women. The post Women with a genetic risk of depression are more likely to suffer from heart disease appeared first on Advanced Science News.Clara Rodriguez Fernandez
- New antenna design promises major advances in quantum sensing December 19, 2024An antenna designed to create an optimized magnetic field puts electrons into the required quantum states for quantum sensing devices. The post New antenna design promises major advances in quantum sensing appeared first on Advanced Science News.Andrey Feldman