Researchers in Japan say they have found a way to recycle coloured plastics without losing quality — a breakthrough that could help tackle growing waste problems. Packaging often uses bright colours to attract buyers, but…
Search for axions from nearby star Betelgeuse comes…
BY Jennifer Chu CAMBRIDGE, Mass.(MIT News Office )-- The elusive axion particle is many times lighter than an electron, with properties that barely make an impression on ordinary matter. As such, the ghost-like particle is a…
Collaborative effort will look at ways to enhance…
MADISON (UWPD)- University Health Services (UHS) is re-examining its response to mental health crises and other mental health incidents on campus. In partnership with the UW-Madison Police Department (UWPD), University Housing and the Dean of…
Mitigating Climate Change: It Starts With Better Ocean…
BY Ayesha Renyard Glaciar Perito Moreno, El Calafate, Argentina For many years, the ocean helped us mitigate the early effects of human emissions by absorbing greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide and heat, from the atmosphere.…
Designing customized “brains” for robots
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (MIT News)-- Contemporary robots can move quickly. “The motors are fast, and they’re powerful,” says Sabrina Neuman. Yet in complex situations, like interactions with people, robots often don’t move quickly. “The hang up is what’s going on in…