Exposure to short bursts of a staticky sound known as “pink noise” during sleep can strengthen waves of cerebrospinal fluid, which clear debris from the brain, researchers found. They hope to study whether this process could help people to get more restorative sleep.
An MIT class project has spawned an effort to build a new kind of aircraft in Ohio. Electra began as an idea for a hybrid plane that could take off from shorter runways than traditional planes but have more range and speed than all-electric aircraft.
The MIT-rooted startup Dmat is bringing the remarkable durability of ancient Roman concrete to modern construction. “By applying lessons from the past, we’re enabling a better future for the modern concrete industry,” Admir Masic says.
Every year, lung cancer kills more than 100,000 Americans. But in an advance that could help prevent some of those deaths, researchers have shown that blocking an enzyme involved in lung inflammation appears to reduce the risk of developing tumors.
For DMSE’s Hugh Smith, building an energy-secure future isn’t about creating the best battery; it’s about designing the right battery for the right job. He’s working to develop sodium-ion batteries, whose components are abundant and accessible.
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