Science

MIT Researchers Recreate Ancient Musical Instruments' Sounds

Cross-institutional team scans, analyzes, and 3D prints replicas of historical instruments to revive their forms and sounds.

The Science Behind Basketball Shoe Squeaks

Researchers investigate the physics behind the ubiquitous court noise

The Science Behind the Squeak of Basketball Shoes

Researchers uncover the surprising reason for the familiar sound on the court.

20 Twenties Recognize Tomorrow's Aerospace Innovators

Aviation Week's annual program honors outstanding students addressing today's operational problems and long-term challenges.

Rare Total Lunar Eclipse and Selenelion Coming to Boston Area

Tuesday morning's celestial event will feature a blood moon, worm moon, and a brief glimpse of the sun rising at the same time as the eclipsed moon sets.

NASA Ames Meeting to Shape Framework for Routine Autonomous Multi-Aircraft Operations

The NASA-sponsored Routine Autonomous Multi-Aircraft Operations (RAM-AO) Working Group seeks new subgroup members to help develop UAS operations.

Alexander Graham Bell's Telephone Patent Awarded

The fateful patent that would become one of the most valuable in history

Researchers Discover Surprising Melting Patterns in Ice Droplets

Study shows ice droplets can melt from the top down, challenging conventional understanding.

Electrons Blast Across Solar Materials in Just 18 Femtoseconds

Atomic vibrations act as a 'molecular catapult' to propel electrons at near-maximum natural speeds, challenging long-held solar energy design rules.

How 'Marine Snow' Impacts Ocean's Carbon Sequestration

MIT researchers find bacteria can dissolve calcium carbonate in sinking particles, slowing carbon storage.

Bacteria Dissolve Marine Snow's Carbon-Trapping Ballast

New study finds microbes can slow the ocean's ability to sequester carbon by eroding particles' calcium carbonate.

Massachusetts Residents Call for Closing Neonic Pesticide Loophole

Petition urges state to ban neonicotinoid-coated seeds to protect bees and other pollinators

Alexander Graham Bell's Pioneering Years at Boston University

The inventor of the telephone was a professor at BU's School of Oratory from 1874 to 1879, where he conducted groundbreaking research and development.

Harvard Study Finds Industrial Labs Fueled U.S. Innovation Boom

Research shows how organized corporate R&D reshaped the innovation system in the 20th century, with parallels to today's tech giants.

Emotions Linked to Climate Policy Support, Study Finds

Fear boosts backing for climate action, while dread reduces it, researchers say.