Scientists Create Artificial Neurons to Boost Computers by Mimicking the Human Brain

Beta lobe neurons. Credit: NICHD / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 Engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed artificial neurons that closely replicate the electrical activity of those in the human brain — a breakthrough that could...

Technology Futurism Hundreds of Power Players, From Steve Wozniak to Steve Bannon, Just Signed a Letter Calling for Prohibition on Development of AI Superintelligence

Hundreds of public figures — including multiple AI “godfathers” and a staggeringly idiosyncratic array of religious, media, and tech figures — just signed a letter calling for a “prohibition” on the race to build AI superintelligence. Simply...

Science ScienceAlert Geologists Discover Remnants of 'Proto Earth' Deep Underground

Earth was a broiling mass of lava and rock before it took the form that it has today, and scientists have for the first time discovered traces of that very early 'proto Earth', hidden away in the deepest and oldest rocks on our planet. The clues...

Boston’s new women’s pro soccer team flubbed its rollout. Can Legacy FC come back from behind?

Then they hit launch. The video introducing the team name went viral — but not in a good way. The club’s name, BOS Nation Football Club, was greeted immediately as a colossal own-goal. An anagram of Bostonian, the name borrowed the city’s BOS...

AI Models Enhance the Drug Discovery Portfolio

Drug discovery has not yet had its “ChatGPT moment,” according to Arman Zaribafiyan, PhD, head of product, AI simulation and platforms, at SandboxAQ, in an interview with GEN. “We can’t rely only on machine learning models trained on text-based...

Science dpa international Loose language model: AI shown to give inaccurate medical replies

Artificial intelligence (AI) has an inbuilt "sycophancy" that makes chatbots inclined to come across as "excessively helpful and agreeable" rather than give appropriate or accurate answers to medical queries. In a series of tests, large language...

21 Analysts Have This To Say About Boston Scientific

Ratings for Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) were provided by 21 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing...

Boston teacher's life transformed by wireless pacemaker

Boston teacher Karen Peskowitz has experienced a significant improvement in her quality of life after receiving a new wireless pacemaker. Peskowitz, who has dealt with heart issues since she was a college student, initially received a traditional...

Can AI Power a Vacuum Robot Effectively? Find Out!

Imagine a vacuum robot equipped with advanced language models navigating your home. This vision is not far from reality, thanks to innovative research at Andon Labs. By integrating various large language models (LLMs) into a robotic vacuum,...

Making Way for New Generation of Housing Leadership

Photo by Leslie Jones | Courtesy of the Massachusetts Housing Partnership Clark Ziegler Executive Director, Massachusetts Housing Partnership Age: 70 Industry experience: 40 years Under Clark Ziegler’s leadership, the Massachusetts Housing...

Engineering leaders need to use AI. These experts have some tips 

What can engineering leaders do to prepare their businesses to be AI-ready? Invest in data infrastructure, train up their workforce, and lean on subject matter experts, says these Northeastern researchers. Abishek Murthy discusses how business...

Denials and Debates: The future of 8-30g and affordable housing

On October 14, 2025, members of Bethel, Connecticut’s Planning and Zoning commission filed a motion to reject a 75-unit housing project, proposed by Vessel Technologies, a New York-based housing developer. Vessel has gained a reputation in recent...

MEET DR.JOSEPH NKOLOLA, A ZAMBIAN SCIENTIST WHO PARTICIPATED IN DEVELOPMENT OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE; HE GETS PRESIDENTIAL HONOUR

Five years ago, we published a story about his active participation in the development of COVID 19 vaccine as part of the United States (US) team in Israel. Dr Nkolola was yesterday honoured with the Order of The Eagle Third Division by President...

North Middlesex Regional School District awarded over $18K in STEM grant funding

TOWNSEND — The North Middlesex Regional School District has been awarded a $18,651 grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration in support of STEM programming. The funding was part of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center’s (MLSC) STEM Equipment...

Massachusetts fisherman catches a '1-in-30-million' lobster

Mother Nature once again has astounded us, this time with a remarkable marine discovery off the coast of Massachusetts. A rare crustacean, known as a calico lobster, has been found, showing off a striking orange shell with black spots and blue...

'Science made accessible.' Framingham State hosts STEM Week kickoff

State officials announced more than $13.5 million in grants related to STEM education to kick off Mass. STEM Week. The announcement was made at Framingham State University's Christa McAuliffe Center. Framingham State received $155,000 for its...

Video shows chunk of ceiling tiles falling at MBTA station in Boston

Updated on: October 25, 2025 / 9:13 AM EDT / CBS Boston A chunk of ceiling tiles fell to the ground in an MBTA station in Boston earlier this week. The MBTA said it happened in the passageway between the Park Street and Downtown Crossing stations....

Scientists found the metabolic ceiling that limits human endurance

When ultrarunners lace up for races that last days and span hundreds of miles, they aren’t just testing grit and quads – they’re running controlled experiments on human physiology. A new study finds a stark result: even the fittest endurance...

BU researchers receive nearly $200K grant to monitor air pollution in Boston Public Schools

When mold, pollen and other air pollutants circulate, headaches, asthma and even respiratory illness can follow. For students, who often spend hours in the same building each day, this could be dangerous and could ultimately hinder learning....

Boston teacher's heart transformed by breakthrough dual-chamber leadless pacemaker

AUSTIN, TEXAS — After living more than three decades with traditional pacemakers, frequent surgeries, and the constant concern of complications, Boston teacher Karen Pekowitz says she finally feels free — all thanks to a medical breakthrough...