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Rather than AI, this professor chooses a chalkboard and old-fashioned books
An English professor at Boston College makes the case for discussion-based teaching and learning — without machines. -
The Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race showcases art, creativity and joy — on wheels
Each year, artists, engineers and tinkerers from across New England bring their wacky, human-powered machines to Lowell. -
New NOVA podcast dives into deepfakes’ dangers, life’s origins and everything in between
Host Hakeem Oluseyi, an astrophysicist and author, shares more about the unique science podcast. -
Grammy-nominated Aloe Blacc talks journey from hitmaker to biotech entrepreneur
His new album, Stand Together, draws inspiration from nonprofits, while his biotech startup targets breakthroughs in oncology treatments. -
Trump is trying to ban states from regulating AI. State lawmakers are pushing back.
With the potential for deepfake campaign ads or setting prices by consumers’ preferences, Massachusetts legislators worry about “such a broad and encompassing” 10-year pause on AI regulations. -
Stuck astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally on their way back to Earth
The two expected to on the International Space Station for just a week or so. That was last June. -
From advanced robots to green steel, here's breakout tech to watch in 2025
The MIT Technology Review released its annual report on what technologies are likely to have the biggest impact on the way we live and work in the future. -
From inflatable balloons to vibrating pills, scientists are getting creative with weight loss
Both methods stimulate the stomach to provide a sense of fullness that is then signaled to the brain. -
Ask Margaret Atwood and Roxane Gay questions about classic books with a new AI startup
Rebind’s co-founder wants their books and interviews to help more readers parse classics with expert commentary and foster an interactive learning experience. -
Electric wheelchairs can be prohibitively expensive. These local college students want to change that.
Arav Tyagi, Antonio Marzoratti and Ivan Zou transformed their love of robotics into an affordable device that turns manual wheelchairs electric.
