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Earth-Like Planets Discovered and Eyed For Possible Presence of Water and Life

By Jenn Loro - May 04, 2016 12:01 PM EDT

An international group of astronomers has just spotted three planets with seemingly Earth-like attributes that appear to be revolving around an ‘ultracool dwarf star’. Scientists think that the next step of their discovery is to uncover the possibility of life on these other worlds.

MIT Developed New Cyber Crime Detection System that Produces Results with 85% Accuracy

By Kanika Gupta - Apr 20, 2016 05:11 PM EDT

MIT researchers have developed a tool that can detect cyber crimes and that too at 85% rate of accuracy.

Live and Kicking Robot Printed by 3D Printer

By Kanika Gupta - Apr 07, 2016 03:52 PM EDT

It might sound like something out of a science movie but researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have created a unique 3D printing procedure that develops a fully functional robot as soon as it is printed.

NASA’s Gravity Map Shows How Water Once Flowed on the Red Planet

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 23, 2016 04:36 PM EDT

NASA reveals one of the most precise maps of Mars that looks anything but accurate, thanks to the tainted green shades. However, this new gravitational chart of the red planet by NASA has gotten deeper into the secrets of Mars, the closest neighbor to our planet

MIT Researchers Plan a World Without Traffic Signals

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 20, 2016 03:16 PM EDT

Imagine a world without the frustrating traffic lights, getting from one place to another in less time and enjoying a stress-less drive. While this idea may seem like a dream to you, MIT thinks it is possible.

Non-Toxic Batteries That Generate Power Developed by MIT Scientists

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 15, 2016 08:18 PM EDT

MIT scientists may have found a greener and better alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries to power the future.

US Universities Ranked Top 10 In Chinese Global List

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 17, 2015 10:04 AM EDT

The US schools' positions as the world's best remain unchanged.

Turkish Politician Says Government is Supporting ISIS

By Dustin M Braden - Jun 25, 2015 06:14 PM EDT

The Turkish political party representing the country's Kurdish minority blamed the Turkish government and its support for the Islamic State for the group's renewed offensive against the town of Kobane, which was secured after months by Kurdish militias after months of fighting.

Warming Not Causing Greenland's Inland Lakes to Raise Ocean Levels

By Peter R - Jun 04, 2015 03:32 PM EDT

Researchers at MIT found that the lakes cannot drain into the sea as the ice within the ice sheet is thick and does not crack vertically.

ourt Documents Show Turkish Government Armed Islamists in Syria

By Dustin M Braden - May 21, 2015 12:26 PM EDT

For the first time, there appears to be concrete evidence that the Turkish government was arming Islamist fighters in Syria.

MIT Unveils Smallest Wearable Trackpad Ever [Video]

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 19, 2015 01:07 PM EDT

Researchers at MIT have devised a way to turn the thumbnail into a wireless trackpad that will allow users to control their devices when their hands are busy.

Scientist Set 'Quantum' Record, Entangle 3,000 Atoms with One Photon

By Peter R - Mar 31, 2015 01:14 PM EDT

Entanglement could lead to better atomic clocks.

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