Is there any reason not to link to the MIT news itself? https://news.mit.edu/201...

danso · on Oct 15, 2018

Because a press release has a different aim than a news article.

fermienrico · on Oct 15, 2018

Excellent point, I never think twice when people insist on the original source. The motive behind the article matters and secondary independent / unbiased source can provide a more balanced and truthful perspective.

liftbigweights · on Oct 15, 2018

nytimes is as far from independent and unbiased as you can get.