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Proportion of Black and Hispanic students at elite university falls by half after Supreme Court ruling

‘The class is, as always, outstanding across multiple dimensions,’ MIT president said

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024

MIT's first freshman class since the Supreme Court’s affirmative-action ban is unmistakably less diverse

Around 17% of students in the class of 2028 are Black, Hispanic, Native American or Pacific Islander, a 15% dropoff from recent years.

Fortune · Aug 22, 2024

Latinos admitted to MIT drop sharply in first class since Supreme Court's affirmative action ban

M.I.T. president said the class is "outstanding" yet does not bring "the same degree of broad racial and ethnic diversity" the institution strives for

Latin Times · Aug 22, 2024

Flying's Never Been Safer, Says MIT Study

Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people -- but a new study out Thursday finds commercial air travel keeps getting safer, with the risk of death halving every decade.

International Business Times · Aug 8, 2024

Federal Judge Rules Harvard Must Face Antisemitism Lawsuit, MIT Cleared

This decision stems from accusations that the university failed to protect Jewish students following pro-Palestinian demonstrations linked to the October 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel.

International Business Times · Aug 7, 2024

Unique transistor 'could change the world of electronics' thanks to nanosecond-scale switching speeds and refusal to wear out

A new material can withstand 'billions' of electrical cycles without wearing out — and scientists say it could transform electronics within 10 to 20 years.

LiveScience · Aug 7, 2024

New transistors switch at nanosecond speeds and deliver remarkable durability — ferroelectric material transistor could revolutionize electronics, say MIT scientists

The MIT research team used this new ferroelectric material in a transistor that could serve as the backbone of our digital world a decade from now.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 28, 2024

Child Stars Who Went On to Have "Normal" Jobs

"After having been thrust into the spotlight as a child, I appreciate some peace and quiet."

Marie Claire · Jul 25, 2024

Netanyahu Condemns University Leaders For Silence On Antisemitism

Prime Minister Netanyahu criticizes university leaders for not condemning antisemitic rhetoric, emphasizing historical context and urging action against bi...

Top News · Jul 24, 2024

Neurosurgeon Goes Viral After Exploring The Mountains And Exposing Healthcare Industry

A neurosurgeon quits a lucrative career after realizing he was treating people but not truly curing them. The post Neurosurgeon Goes Viral After Exploring The Mountains And Exposing Healthcare Industry first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jul 24, 2024