A heartwarming story unfolds in the Boston biotech scene, where a father's legacy inspires his son's career path. Bob Coughlin, a prominent figure in the life sciences industry, has seen his own son, Bobby, conquer a serious health challenge and graduate from UMass Boston. Now, Bobby is joining Mas
We've all heard the tales: the accidental discovery of penicillin, the Eureka moment of Archimedes in the bath. These stories paint a picture of serendipity, the happy coincidence of stumbling upon something amazing while not actively looking for it. But is serendipity truly a driving force in scien
Lily Fontaine and her bandmates are flipping the script on what it means to be an indie rock star. With their debut album "This Could Be Texas," they've proven that sometimes the most unlikely teachers make for the best lessons. But let's rewind a bit. How did these former dream poppers become funk
Imagine a world where robots are powered not by electricity, but by the very essence of life: fungi. Scientists have made a fascinating leap forward by creating robots controlled by the root-like structures of king oyster mushrooms. These biohybrid robots sense their environment through electrical
NASA's intrepid Perseverance rover is embarking on its most daring mission yet - scaling the towering rim of Jezero Crater. This epic ascent, expected to cover a whopping 1000 feet in elevation, will take the rover through uncharted territory with no prior orbital images to guide the way. It's lik
Imagine stepping up to take the winning penalty kick in a soccer match. The crowd is deafening, and your team's fate hangs in the balance. Can simply picturing yourself sinking that goal actually improve your chances? That's what scientists are trying to figure out. They're exploring the fascinating
For almost a century, the teaching of evolution in public schools has been a hotbed of controversy. While laws banning its instruction have been struck down, a new wave of legislation is attempting to subtly undermine the role of established scientific theories in the classroom. Instead of outrigh
Prime Video offers a collection of science fiction movies that range from thrilling to comedic. However, these films may provide more than just entertainment value. Let's explore a few examples: '10 Cloverfield Lane' is set in a claustrophobic bunker, leaving the viewer questioning the reality outs
We all know that election years can get a bit crazy, with everyone fixated on the hot-button issues and the latest political drama. But what happens when crucial issues like science get swept under the rug? Shouldn't science be above politics? Shouldn't it be a tool for making informed decisions abo
The TV Academy recently announced the winners of the 76th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards. Let's take a closer look at these groundbreaking achievements and ponder some thought-provoking questions along the way. First up is Jensen Huang receiving the Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achiev
