MIT Graduate Brothers Arrested for $25 Million Ethereum Heist

By Deeba Ahmed
Two MIT graduates arrested for allegedly stealing $25 million in Ethereum through a sophisticated blockchain manipulation scheme. The DOJ cracks down on cryptocurrency theft, highlighting its focus on emerging financial crimes.
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Shape-shifting slime robots: How to control something with no set form?

The world was introduced to the concept of shape-changing robots in 1991, with the T-1000 featured in the cult movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Since then (if not before), many a scientist has dreamed of creating a robot with the ability to change its… Continue reading Shape-shifting slime robots: How to control something with no set form?

Special silk sheets suppress sound by giving off good vibrations

There may be new hope for people with noisy neighbors. Scientists at MIT have developed a method of using thin sheets of fabric to either cancel or block sound – in the latter case, the racket even gets reflected back to its maker.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Special silk sheets suppress sound by giving off good vibrations

10 colleges and universities shaping the future of cybersecurity education

Institutions featured on this list often provide undergraduate and graduate degrees, courses, as well as certificate programs tailored to meet the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals in various industries. Some notable colleges and universit… Continue reading 10 colleges and universities shaping the future of cybersecurity education

“Sentinel plants” could save crops via stress sensors in leaves

Specially tagged “sentinel plants” could soon provide an early warning of crop problems such as insect damage or bacterial infection. These plants would utilize two “glowing” sensors that react to stress-related compounds in the leaves.Continue Reading… Continue reading “Sentinel plants” could save crops via stress sensors in leaves

Soft n’ supple adhesive gel makes for gentler tracking of squids

The tracking of squid and other soft-bodied sea creatures may soon be a lot more doable, thanks to a new bioadhesive interface. It’s claimed to be much gentler than current attachment methods, while still remaining up to the task.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Soft n’ supple adhesive gel makes for gentler tracking of squids

Movement at the top in 2024 World University Rankings

The geography of the education world appears to be changing.Continue ReadingCategory: Good Thinking, LifestyleTags: QS World University Rankings, MIT, Harvard, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Princeton University Continue reading Movement at the top in 2024 World University Rankings

Sulfuric acid clouds of Venus can’t dissolve life, new experiments find

Venus may be a hellscape by our standards, but there’s a chance that some forms of life could evolve there. A new MIT study has now found that the building blocks of life are surprisingly stable in highly concentrated sulfuric acid – which Venus’ cloud… Continue reading Sulfuric acid clouds of Venus can’t dissolve life, new experiments find