Tiny robot boats build floating structures
Most people think of the waterfront as the edge of the city. A team of MIT researchers sees it as…
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Ukraine to get licence to produce Patriot missiles, Trump says
Although the Patriots are highly effective against Russia’s ballistic missiles, they also have lengthy production times.
US launches new wave of strikes against Iran after promising to ‘hit them hard’
Explosions have been reported by Iranian state media in parts of the country’s south.
Trump says ceasefire is ‘over’ after US and Iran trade strikes
Speaking ahead of a Nato summit, the president says US negotiators can keep talking with the Iranians “if they want”.
Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court’s ruling
Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.
US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
The US says the strikes are intended to impose “heavy costs”, while Iran warns it will “take decisive measures” in…
Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court
The hard-right National Rally leader has ended months of speculation, after a court ruled she could run but would have…
How novice coders can develop AI programs for military applications
In today’s world, artificial intelligence chatbots such as ChatGPT and Claude can perform many functions, such as composing work emails…
Marine Le Pen found guilty, but court clears way for presidential run if she wears tag
The National Rally leader now has to decide whether she will run with an electronic tag and will speak on…
Jesse Thaler named director of the Laboratory for Nuclear Science
Professor Jesse Thaler has been named director of the MIT Laboratory for Nuclear Science (LNS), effective Aug. 1. He succeeds…
Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes
The Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.
Toward a future that preserves benefits of neurotechnology for all
As advanced medical technology gets closer to hitting consumer markets, the need for guardrails on protected usage should increase. What…
Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
President Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension at the World Cup.
Nine killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv on eve of Nato summit in Turkey
Crews are racing to find survivors under rubble as Russia targets Kyiv in air strikes for the second time in…
Iran’s supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah’s funeral
Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba is conspicuously absent from his father’s funeral on Sunday, amid speculation about his condition.
US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather
US President Donald Trump’s speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.
Brutal heat cancels Fourth of July events, from DC to Philadelphia
More than 165 million people are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for…
Fireworks, flyovers and a ‘really long’ Trump speech ahead as US celebrates 250th
The celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a “really long” speech from the president and scorching temperatures.
Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in NYC ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler
It was the bash of the century, with celebrities from singer Benson Boone and actor Hugh Grant to model Gigi…
Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was ‘disguised as a man’
Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out the scene of the attack.
France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather
Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.
On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
The BBC visits Bandar Abbas to see how the US-Israeli war with Iran has affected everyday life in the port…
Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days
Hernán Gil was trapped under a collapsed multi-storey car park, and cheered rescuers on as they inched closer to him.
At least eight killed in major missile and drone strikes on Kyiv
Russia launched its biggest strikes on the city in weeks with children among the “significant number” of casualties, Ukrainian officials…
Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him ‘mother’s warmth’
Kleiber Moran, 2, was rescued on Wednesday, six days after last week’s deadly earthquakes.
MIT in the media: Innovating and educating for the next 250 years of America
Without federal support for curiosity-driven research, the innovation and talent pipeline that has helped ensure our nation’s prosperity and safety…
Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blasts
Ukraine denies involvement in the case which may have serious implications for its relationship with Germany.
‘Time for him to pay’ – Carroll calls on Trump to pay $5m after president’s appeal fails
The writer’s lawyers say Trump wants to delay paying the damages awarded by a jury that found the president liable…
Three die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations
More than one million people took to the streets of Mexico City on Tuesday to mark the country’s win over…
Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
The president’s crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.
US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump’s immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups.
Americans react to Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship
The BBC asked Americans how they felt after the Supreme Court’s ruling on citizenship for babies born in the US.
Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be?
The deployment of automated software systems called AI agents has recently exploded. A November 2025 report by MIT Sloan School of…
Supreme Court’s birthright ruling is major blow to Trump
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court’s landmark ruling means for the US president.
Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence and apathy
People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.
Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach…
Inaugural Music Technology Research Showcase celebrates work of new graduate program’s initial students
The MIT Music Technology and Computation (MTC) Graduate Program — launched in fall 2024 as a collaboration between the Music…
3 Questions: Beyond data-driven aesthetics
“Beyond Data-Driven Aesthetics,” by MIT Architecture alumnus and researcher Alexandros Haridis, on view at the MIT Keller Gallery through June…
Mum of newborn rescued from Venezuela rubble says baby motivated her to stay alive
The “miracle” rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.
Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan, officials say
Pakistan says its strikes were a response to “terrorist attacks”. The Taliban labelled them “cowardly”.
Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped
Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble…
‘Every person saved is a miracle’: Families call to trapped loved ones in region devastated by Venezuela quakes
Families keep vigil at buildings where they fear their loved ones are trapped, but face an impossible task to move…
US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.
Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as families desperate for news
Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as international rescue teams start to arrive.
Mother dies saving daughter in Venezuela earthquakes
Héctor Bello wrote on social media that “you gave your own life for our daughter” in the quakes which killed…
David Autor named head of the Department of Economics
David Autor, the Daniel (1972) and Gail Rubinfeld Professor in the MIT Department of Economics, has been named head of…
LLMs help robots understand vague instructions and focus on key details
Imagine working at a warehouse or office sometime in the near future, and you’re asked to help a new trainee…
Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 188
Nearly 1,500 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart.
MIT in the media: Exploring how curiosity-driven science is an essential ingredient in America’s success
Over the past 80 years, America’s bold, sustained investment in scientific research, and the discoveries, ideas and innovations that flowed from…
Earthquake is devastating blow to Venezuela at time of uncertainty
The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela’s then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.