Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have introduced a silicone gastric balloon that inflates before meals and deflates afterward, potentially providing an effective alternative for individuals hesitant about invasive weight loss treatments. Initial animal studies indicated that the…

A recent study by the MIT Media Lab explores the rapid spread of misinformation online, comparing it to the transmission of infectious diseases. Researchers utilize epidemiological models, like the SIR model, to understand how misinformation proliferates among users on social…