Health
New England Baptist Hospital Names New Chief Nurse
Michelle McGrory, DNP, RN, to lead nursing operations at Boston orthopedic hospital
12 Dog Breeds Face Breathing Risks, Study Finds
Researchers identify high-risk breeds like Pekingese and Japanese Chin for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome.
Abdominal Fat, Not the Scale, Emerging as Stronger Indicator of Cancer Risk
Researchers say hidden visceral fat may drive inflammation and tumor growth even in people with normal BMI.
Lifestyle
MIT Faculty Debate Sweeping Curriculum Proposal at February Meeting
Reactions range from enthusiasm to concerns over changes to physics, labs, and undergraduate research opportunities
MIT Student Shares Metrics for Living a Meaningful Life
Kanna Pichappan reflects on presence, agency, and making the most of 16 waking hours.
The Atlantic Trivia: Test Your Knowledge – February 19, 2026
Daily trivia challenges cover IQ trends, geopolitics, and behavioral science
Sports
Skidmore Lacrosse Edges MIT in Thriller
Senior Caleb Lawson scores late go-ahead goal to lift Thoroughbreds to 14-11 road win
Syracuse Lacrosse Upset by Harvard After Reaching No. 1 Ranking
The Orange fell 13-12 in a back-and-forth battle against the Crimson in snowy conditions.
No. 1 Syracuse lacrosse falls to No. 14 Harvard in close battle
The Orange drop their second one-goal game against the Crimson in the last three meetings.
Entertainment
Harvard Film Archive Celebrates Stanley Kubrick's Complete Works
From 'Lolita' to '2001,' the HFA is screening the legendary director's entire filmography.
Jennifer Garner Opens Up About 'Little Bit of Loss' in Co-Parenting With Ex Ben Affleck
The actress compared raising her kids in two separate households to a classic novel.
Young actors with facial differences star in 'Wonder' musical
The musical adaptation of the popular book and film brings Auggie's story to life on stage.
Tech
AI Music Startups Suno and Udio Seek Music Industry Partnerships After Copyright Battles
The companies that angered the music industry with AI-generated songs now hope to join it through licensing deals.
MIT Researchers Combine Generative AI and Physics to Create Real-World Designs
PhysiOpt system helps turn creative 3D models into structurally sound physical objects
AI Music Startups Suno and Udio Face Copyright Battles with Music Industry
Negotiations continue as AI companies seek licensing deals to avoid lawsuits over use of copyrighted music
