MIT spinout opens Cambridge critical-metals hub

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Found Industries opens Cambridge HQ and critical minerals center

Found Industries, an MIT spinout working on domestic critical-materials and energy production, opened its new Cambridge headquarters and the Found Metals Process Development Center on Aug. 7. The facility is meant to scale up laboratory work into industrial processes that run continuously on real-world feedstocks, recovering critical metals such as gallium from existing industrial streams. The ribbon-cutting drew Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, U.S. Department of Energy Associate Deputy Secretary Alex Fitzsimmons, MIT President Emeritus Rafael Reif and state Undersecretary of Economic Development Zenobia Moochhala; the company will keep a Boston presence for its energy projects.

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Viral TikTok trend sparks long lines at BerryLine

BerryLine, the frozen yogurt shop at 3 Arrow St. open since 2007, is seeing surging crowds and long waits after going viral on social media.

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UnRulyArt program helps autistic kids express through art

Fifty-one students with cognitive and motor challenges gathered at the Martin Luther King School on Aug. 6 for UnRulyArt, a joint program of MIT's Simons Center and Cambridge Public Schools.

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'Time Without Clocks' sensory workshop opens at MIT Museum

MIT Museum hosts "Time Without Clocks" today, Aug. 8, an immersive workshop curated by artist Helga Schmid exploring alternative time systems through sensory activities.

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Superintendent disputes 8th-grade algebra failure claims

Interim Superintendent David Murphy disputed reports at an Aug. 4 School Committee meeting that over 60% of eighth graders would need to retake Algebra I in high school.

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K-rock band Rolling Quartz performs at Sonia in Central Square

South Korean all-female rock band Rolling Quartz plays Sonia in Central Square tonight, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m.

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Rock Voices choir performs 'Music from the Movies'

The 100-plus voice Rock Voices Cambridge community choir, backed by a professional band, performs film favorites tonight, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. at Peabody Elementary School.

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Fall War Memorial recreation class registration opens Aug. 10

Registration for Fall 2026 recreational classes at the War Memorial Recreation Center opens to residents Monday, Aug. 10, at 5 p.m.

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School Committee demands timeline for former Kennedy-Longfellow site

The Cambridge School Committee approved a resolution Aug. 4 requesting a clear timeline from the Superintendent for future programming of the vacant 158 Spring Street facility.

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School Committee honors late educator Chris Anne Affleck

The Cambridge School Committee passed a resolution Aug. 4 celebrating the life and social justice legacy of teacher and activist Chris Anne Affleck, who recently died.

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LEAP Lab creative dance workshop for kids at MIT Open Space

MIT Open Space hosts a free creative dance workshop today, Aug. 8, for children ages 3-10, using dance, music, storytelling and Haitian folkloric rhythms.

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Mixed-media art workshop held at Cambridge KiOSK

Artist and educator Liz Young leads a mixed-media art session today, Aug. 8, at the Cambridge KiOSK in Harvard Square, combining drawings with stickers, gems and collage materials.

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