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HIV/AIDS Treatment Sees Three New Advancements
It’s been thirty years since the first drug was approved to treat HIV/AIDS. That was AZT, in 1987. Since then, anti-retroviral drugs have been helping… -
'Fixit Clinics' Help People Revive Their Broken Items
One movement is aiming to take the mystery away from fixing broken items such as electronics and other items, and get us back into the habit of fixing… -
MIT Hosts Festival For Fake Science
MIT has long been home to world-renowned scientists, but in recent years it's become home to some of the best bogus theories. Since 2013, hilariously… -
The Little Molecule That Could Help Reverse The Aging Process
Scientists have known for a long time that the ability to repair broken strands of DNA is vital for cells to stay healthy and avoid irregularities like… -
This Doctor Can Literally Feel His Patients' Pain
When Dr. Joel Salinas was a kid, he didn’t just watch cartoons. He felt them. “If I was watching Road Runner on TV, and while the coyote got hit by a… -
Why A Central Square Stool Bank Is Paying $40 Per Poop Donation
A new storefront is opening steps from Cambridge City Hall. But instead of trying to sell you something, its mission is to buy something you produce: your… -
A Discussion About Drones
Drones were once limited to official military use. These days, everyday people are using them for recreational and commercial purposes, from photography… -
MIT Researcher Bids Solution To Online Privacy Woes
Earlier this week, President Donald Trump reversed internet privacy regulations adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under President… -
High School Students Give The World A Hand — Literally
Prosthetics are big business — and they aren’t cheap. A prosthetic hand can run well into the thousands, but at a high school in Worcester, a group of… -
Spinach Leaves Are The Heartbeat Of These Scientists' Research
Popeye ate it for strength, and it was the last thing you wanted for dinner. That's right — spinach. These days, the super food isn't just keeping hearts…
