Real-Life Star Wars Tech: MIT Researchers Have Created a Miniature “Tractor Beam” To Capture Cells
The tiny device uses a tightly focused beam of light to capture and manipulate cells. MIT researchers have developed a miniature, chip-based “tractor beam,” like the one that captures the Millennium ...
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In other news this week: Emerge secures €68M, Faber launches third fund at €60M, Entrepreneur Peter Goedvolk turns Professor, and more
In this edition of "In other news this week", we've compiled a list of noteworthy news that deserve your attention. Do give it a read!
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With MCAS exit exam scrapped, supporters say more 'authentic learning' comes next
A lot happens in Boston every day. To help you keep up, WBUR, Boston's NPR News station, pulled these stories together just ...
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The need for degrees? When certificates outperform parchment
He’s seen adults who are ready for a career change, wondering whether a university diploma is their ticket to a long-term and ...
Harvard University vs MIT: Unpacking the Strengths and Differences in Chemistry Programmes at Two Elite US Universities
Harvard University and MIT are two of the world’s top institutions for Chemistry, ranked #1 and #2 respectively in the QS World University Rankings 2024. This article compares their programmes, ...
MIT's 3D nanoscale transistors use quantum tunneling design to bypass physical limits
The problem they're tackling is what's known as "Boltzmann tyranny." It refers to the fundamental limit to how little voltage is required to switch a silicon ...