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MIT researchers link ancient sponge remains to early animal life using chemical fossils in rocks over 541 million years old.
The study connects C30 and C31 steranes found in Precambrian rocks to modern demosponges.
Laboratory tests showed that synthesized sterols can transform into C31 sterane analogs matching the rocks.
The research builds on a 2009 discovery and expands the search to Oman, western India, and Siberia.
The team argues the chemical fossils are of biological origin rather than results of nonbiological chemistry.
The team confirms a link between sterane signals and demosponges through modern sponge chemistry and lab synthesis.
Researchers aim to broaden geographic sampling to better pinpoint when early animals emerged.
The discovery places sponge ancestors among the earliest animals, predating many groups.
The study identifies sterane biomarkers as robust indicators of ancient animal life, not contaminants.

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MIT LGO, Boeing, and Engineering Tomorrow joint on-site factory visit for Mercer Island High School to inspire engineering careers.
The program combines pre-visit Zoom labs with an in-person factory tour to connect theory with practice.
Students interacted with engineers from multiple disciplines during the Boeing site visit.
The experience aimed to show diverse career pathways in engineering beyond a single track.
MIT LGO alumni network helps connect industry collaboration with youth education initiatives.
The program seeks to address the national and economic need for engineers and technicians.
Mercer Island High School students reported increased interest in engineering after the trip.
The visit included a VIP tour of the production floor and hands-on design activities.
Hoffman emphasized MIT LGO’s blend of engineering and business leadership as a unique draw for future engineers.
The program plans to expand partnerships with additional industries to broaden exposure.

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Hegseth orders the cancellation of all Department of War attendees at elite universities starting with the 2026-27 academic year.
The order targets Princeton, Columbia, MIT, Brown and Yale as part of a broader effort to curb perceived indoctrination.
Hegseth framed the move as a response to what he described as a 'poisoned' higher education system consumed by 'wokeness and weakness'.
The announcement followed a prior ban on active-duty service members attending Harvard.
The department will conduct a top-to-bottom review of its war colleges to ensure leadership training remains robust.
Hegseth criticized elite universities for abandoning practical victory and realism in favor of ideological aims.
The policy change would begin with next academic year, extending to other campuses deemed at risk.
The move is part of a broader reassessment of how military funding supports higher education.
Hegseth pledged accountability and a review of policies to align with national security goals.
The report highlights Fox News as the source of the policy announcement and rationale.

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