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Tech Community Rallies, Opposing Noncompetes
Leaders in the tech community testified at the state house Thursday in support of banning noncompete agreements—those contracts that some employers have… -
Natick Girls Bring Their Search-And-Rescue Robot To White House
The White House hosted its annual science fair Tuesday with a special focus on girls and women who have excelled in the science, technology, engineering… -
One Giant Leap For Data Transmission, One Small Step Toward Binge-Watching On The Moon
Not that anyone is moving to the moon any time soon, but astronauts could continue their binge-watching habits in space thanks to researchers at MIT’s… -
Niche: The New Face Of American Capitalism?
Niche businesses are popping up everywhere. Whether it's a hot yoga studio or the dog treat bakery, there is a growing trend in offering only one product… -
Could Tablets Help Prisoners Educate, Rehab Themselves?
In Massachusetts, six of every 10 inmates released from state and county prisons commit new crimes within six years. But a nationwide initiative wants to… -
Harvard Historian Nancy Koehn Asks If The Steve Jobs Work Ethic Was One Without Ethics
If Steve Jobs were alive today would he be behind bars? That's the question New York Times columnist James B. Stewart asks in his recent column.The… -
Here's Scientific Proof That Stress Is Good For You
We are a stressed out nation. Over one-third of Americans say they always feel stressed out—with work as the main reason. But new research shows that the… -
Glowing Screens: The Cause Of, And Potential Solution To, Your Sleep Problems
More than 35 percent of Americans sleep about six hours a night — an hour less than what we were averaging 70 years ago. But with the dawn of the… -
How To Compose A Video Game Soundtrack
When you play a video game, you’re generally on a mission. As you battle your way through various terrain, slaughtering aliens, beheading zombies and… -
Hacking To Improve Health Care
Hundreds of students, doctors, designers, engineers and entrepreneurs gathered in an innovation incubator at MIT this past weekend. Their goal? To develop…