BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 5 -- Boston University issued the following Q&A on Oct. 4, 2024, with Muhammad Zaman, director of the Center for Forced Displacement and Nancy Harrowitz, director of the Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies: * * * By Doug Most Three months after the October 7, 2023, deadly attacks by Hamas on Israel, Kenneth Freeman, then Boston University president ad interim, established two working groups on campus, which reflected diverse traditions, ethnicities, and national  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * A new study found that deaths among unhoused people in two major West Coast cities were 10 to 100 times greater than heat-attributable deaths among the general population. * * * By Jillian McKoy By nature of their living situation, people experiencing homelessness (PEH) are considered one of the most vulnerable populations to the health impacts of extreme weather. PEH are   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * A new study found that higher intake of flavonoid-rich fruits in middle-aged adults was significantly associated with a lower risk of dementia, compared to a low intake of these fruits. * * * By Jillian McKoy A growing body of research suggests that consuming fruits rich in flavonoids can boost cognitive function and lower one's risk of dementia. But there is little consensu  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Governor Maura Healey issued the following statement on the passing of Ethel Kennedy: "I'm deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ethel Kennedy, who inspired us all with her resilience, compassion and faith. She was a passionate advocate for human rights and leaves behind a remarkable legacy of public service. My heart goes out to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * If ratified next week, the deal increases PhD stipends, childcare support * * * By Rich Barlow Boston University's striking Graduate Workers Union (BUGWU) agreed on Friday to put BU's last three-year contract offer, which boosts stipends and benefits, to a ratification vote. If the agreement is ratified by the full union over the next few days, it would bring an end to a seven-month strike by some of the st  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 11 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news: Foley Hoag LLP has been recognized in the 2024 edition of LMG Life Sciences U.S. Firm and Attorney Rankings. The firm was listed in the Licensing & Collaboration, Patent Prosecution and Venture Capital categories. Along with the firm rankings, four attorneys were named Life Science Stars: * Barbara Fiacco - General Patent Litigation * Amy Mandragouras - Patent Strategy & Management * Jeffrey Quillen - Ventu  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * Requires Restoration Of Wetlands Consent Judgment Resolves Claims that Defendants Illegally Constructed Equestrian Dressage Arena and Paddocks in Protected Wetland Areas and Buffer Zones * * * FRAMINGHAM -- Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced today a settlement with Iron Horse Equestrian, LLC, Iron Horse Dressage, LLC (together, Iron Hors  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) announced today that a Middlesex County jury found Encore Boston Harbor Casino baccarat dealer Jianming Li of Delaware and baccarat player Jun Na Zhang of New York guilty on two counts each of cheating and swindling more than $1,000 and one count each of larceny over $1,200 by single scheme. According to the i  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * One of the largest MIT clubs sees itself as "the umbrella of all things related to energy and climate on campus." * * * By Sarah Foote, Division of Student Life One of MIT's missions is helping to solve the world's greatest problems -- with a large focus on one of the most pressing topics facing the world today, climate change. The MIT Energy and Climate Club, (MITEC) form  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The Institute's pooled investments returned 8.9 percent last year; endowment stands at $24.6 billion. * * * The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Investment Management Company (MITIMCo) announced today that MIT's unitized pool of endowment and other MIT funds generated an investment return of 8.9 percent during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, as measured using v  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 7 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * After an illustrious career at Idaho National Laboratory spanning three decades, Curtis Smith is now sharing his expertise in risk analysis and management with future generations of engineers at MIT. * * * By Poornima Apte, Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering On Feb. 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia disintegrated as it returned to Earth, killing all seven astr  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Collaborative multi-university team will pursue new AI-enhanced design tools and high-throughput testing methods for next-generation turbomachinery. * * * By Janine Liberty and Anne Wilson, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Department of Mechanical Engineering A recent award from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) brings together researche  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * A new study of bubbles on electrode surfaces could help improve the efficiency of electrochemical processes that produce fuels, chemicals, and materials. * * * By David L. Chandler, MIT News Industrial electrochemical processes that use electrodes to produce fuels and chemical products are hampered by the formation of bubbles that block parts of the electrode surface, redu  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 7 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Study reveals the drug, 5-fluorouracil, acts differently in different types of cancer -- a finding that could help researchers design better drug combinations. * * * By Anne Trafton, MIT News Since the 1950s, a chemotherapy drug known as 5-fluorouracil has been used to treat many types of cancer, including blood cancers and cancers of the digestive tract. Doctors have lo  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Study of the U.S. shows homes in the South and Southwest could use more aid for energy costs, due to a growing need for air conditioning in a warming climate. * * * By Peter Dizikes, MIT News A growing portion of Americans who are struggling to pay for their household energy live in the South and Southwest, reflecting a climate-driven shift away from heating needs and tow  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The MIT Sloan scholar was a part of the Institute community for nearly eight decades. * * * By Peter Dizikes, MIT News MIT Institute Professor Emeritus John D.C. Little '48, PhD '55, an inventive scholar whose work significantly influenced operations research and marketing, died on Sept. 27, at age 96. Having entered MIT as an undergraduate in 1945, he was part of the Inst  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * A research scientist and internationally recognized authority in the field of blood cell development reflects on 45 years at MIT. * * * By Mindy Blodgett, Institute for Medical Engineering and Science Growing up in Taiwan, Jane-Jane Chen excelled at math and science, which, at that time, were promoted heavily by the government, and were taught at a high level. Learning ru  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * By using a 3D printer like an iron, researchers can precisely control the color, shade, and texture of fabricated objects, using only one material. * * * By Adam Zewe, MIT News Multimaterial 3D printing enables makers to fabricate customized devices with multiple colors and varied textures. But the process can be time-consuming and wasteful because existing 3D printers mu  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Labs that can't afford expensive super-resolution microscopes could use a new expansion technique to image nanoscale structures inside cells. * * * By Anne Trafton, MIT News A classical way to image nanoscale structures in cells is with high-powered, expensive super-resolution microscopes. As an alternative, MIT researchers have developed a way to expand tissue before im  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 6 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Associate Professor Justin Reich's work shows high-tech tools infuse into education one step at a time, as schools keep adapting and changing. * * * By Peter Dizikes, MIT News Back in 1913 Thomas Edison confidently proclaimed, "Books will soon be obsolete in the public schools." At the time, Edison was advocating for motion pictures as an educational device. "Our school sy  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Because it doesn't need expensive energy storage for times without sunshine, the technology could provide communities with drinking water at low costs. * * * By Jennifer Chu, MIT News MIT engineers have built a new desalination system that runs with the rhythms of the sun. The solar-powered system removes salt from water at a pace that closely follows changes in solar en  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Models show that an unexpected reduction in human-driven emissions led to a 10 percent decline in atmospheric mercury concentrations. * * * By Adam Zewe, MIT News MIT researchers have some good environmental news: Mercury emissions from human activity have been declining over the past two decades, despite global emissions inventories that indicate otherwise. In a new stud  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The devices could be a useful tool for biomedical research, and possible clinical use in the future. * * * By David L. Chandler, MIT News Novel magnetic nanodiscs could provide a much less invasive way of stimulating parts of the brain, paving the way for stimulation therapies without implants or genetic modification, MIT researchers report. The scientists envision that   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * GRIA Food Company, founded by Joshua Reed-Diawuoh MBA '20, ethically sources cashews from the region and sells them internationally to support local food economies. * * * By Zach Winn, MIT News Ever wonder how your favorite snack was sourced? Joshua Reed-Diawuoh thinks more people should. Reed-Diawuoh MBA '20 is the founder and CEO of GRIA Food Company, which partners with compa  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 7 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The scientists, who worked together as postdocs at MIT, are honored for their discovery of microRNA -- a class of molecules that are critical for gene regulation. * * * By Anne Trafton, MIT News MIT alumnus Victor Ambros '75, PhD '79 and Gary Ruvkun, who did his postdoctoral training at MIT, will share the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, the Royal Swedish Acade  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 12 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Two Mississippi State juniors are ready for their next steps in higher education after participating in Harvard University's immersive networking and graduate school-preparatory experience for outstanding undergraduates interested in public policy. Holden Mattison, a junior political science major, and April Guo-Yue, a junior biomedical engineering and computer science double major, were selected for th  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release: Nutter advised Night Shift Brewing in connection with its agreement to be acquired by Hendler Family Brewing Company (HFB). Night Shift will be joining an impressive portfolio of local craft brands including Jack's Abby and Wormtown to create the largest producer of craft beer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Nutter team was led by Mark Burgiel and Tom Rosedale, and included Rob Lynch, Nichole Shus  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: Ropes & Gray represented CAMP4 Therapeutics in its $75 million initial public offering on the Nasdaq Global Market under the trading symbol "CAMP" which priced on Oct. 10 in an offering of 6.82 million shares of common stock at an IPO price of $11.00 per share and was announced in a news release. CAMP4 Therapeutics is developing disease-modifying treatments for a broad range of genetic diseases in a therap  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 11 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: Ropes & Gray advised Kailera Therapeutics, Inc. and its investors on the establishment of the company, its $400 million Series A financing, and the worldwide (ex-China) licensing by the company of a portfolio of clinical-stage metabolic disease assets from Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, a leading Chinese pharmaceutical company. Atlas Venture, Bain Capital Life Sciences, and RTW Investments led the Series A finan  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 11 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: Ropes & Gray represented the management owners of Arena Investors, LP ("Arena") in a minority investment by CC Capital ("CC Capital") in The Westaim Corporation (TSVX: WED) ("Westaim"), the parent company of Arena. The transaction creates an integrated insurance and asset management firm through a strategic combination of Westaim, Arena and Ceres Life Insurance Company, an annuity platform incubated by CC C  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: Ropes & Gray advised Partners Group Holding AG and KinderCare Learning Companies in KinderCare's $576 million initial public offering. The company offered 24,000,000 shares of common stock at $24 per share and began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "KLC." The transaction closed on Oct. 10. Partners Group is one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry with around 1  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * Experts share innovative ideas for using artificial intelligence to solve critical business problems and deliver on strategy * * * MIT Sloan School of Management has released a special report titled Leading With AI: Insights For Success In AI-Driven Organizations that offers leaders a strategic approach to using AI to solve critical bus  more

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Oct. 12 -- Springfield Technical Community College issued the following news: Springfield Technical Community College will bring free adult education classes directly to Indian Orchard residents through a collaboration with the Indian Orchard Citizens Council. The in-person classes to prepare for HiSET/GED exams will be offered Monday through Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., at the Indian Orchard Citizens Council, 117 Main St., Springfield, said Gladys Franco, Assist  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 7 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Inspired by traditional medicine, 17-year-old Tomas Orellana is on a mission to identify plants that can help treat students' health issues. * * * By Sara Feijo, MIT Open Learning Tomas Orellana, a 17-year-old high school student in Chile, had a vision: to create a kit of medicinal plants for Chilean school infirmaries. But first, he needed to understand the basic princip  more