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When we form memories, not everything that we perceive is noticed; not everything that we notice is remembered. Humans are excellent at f…
Leveraging sneaker culture to influence civic engagement. Marginalized groups have influence on digital platforms but are often unhear…
Like too many science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, the aerospace sector in the US is populated mainly by white people.
Quartz at Work looks at ways that online meetings, with tools like those developed by certain spinoffs, can improve management decisions.
LeakyPhones is a public/private headset that was designed to encourage face-to-face interactions, curiosity, and healthier s…
A recent focus of our lab has been making use of Tangible Displays and Body Object Space to develop new assistive technologies. As a test c…
Mekatilili is a learning initiative that provides a platform for African youth to enhance technical skills through creative learning a…
Discreet Teeth Gestures for Mobile Device InteractionByte.it is a miniaturized, discreet interface that uses teeth gestures for hands-free …
Bringing project-based work online in two very different contexts: a middle school robotics course and a university product design studio.
Joe Paradiso shares his experience running the Responsive Environments group, teaching classes, among other things during the Covid-19 era.
Alex Berke and Kent Larson, City Science group, MIT Media Lab (2020).
The Mediated Atmosphere project envisions a smart office that is capable of dynamically transforming itself to enhance occupants' work expe…
Homes and offices are being filled with sensor networks to answer specific queries and solve pre-determined problems, but no comprehensive …
Developed by a team of Media Lab researchers, SpaceHuman is a seahorse-inspired additive prosthetic for use in microgravity environments.
With each major crisis, be it pandemic, war, or major new technology, there has been the need to reinvent our society.
Study cautions against using static org charts during COVID-19 crisis.
Kevin Esvelt and other experts talk to Axios about the risk of, and potential defenses against, engineered pathogens.
New website offers a combination of learning units, hands-on activities, and mentor guides to foster AI literacy.
Matt Carney discusses his interest in humanoid robots and the importance of design aesthetics and user experience in developing prostheses.
Wonder Stories is always free for teachers, but for the duration of COVID-19, Wonder Stories is free to anyone.
New issues in privacy debate with technology and contact-tracing.
Biomechatronics head Hugh Herr discusses his research with the No Barriers USA podcast.
The OpenAg™ Personal Food Computer is a tabletop-sized, controlled environment agriculture technology platform that uses robotic systems to…
Let’s jumpstart a new infrastructure for industry, health, learning, and the people.
Mitch Resnick and other experts talk about designing an educational system fit for the future.
Collect cute monsters and make your brain feel better.
This is a unique time to engage and teach children about the benefits and limitations of technology.
Your phone soon might know if you have spent time near someone with the COVID-19 virus.
The LEGO Papert Fellowship program was officially launched in 2017.
2018 marks the second cohort of the LEGO Papert Fellowship program, which honors the legacy of educational-technology pioneer Seymour Papert
The new LEGO Papert Fellows will spend one week at LEGO headquarters in Denmark to share ideas and collaborate on projects.
The University of San Francisco Museum Blog highlights the Museums and Technology course taught by Opera of the Future alum Eyal Shahar
From improving your mood to focusing your creativity, scientists at MIT’s Dream Lab want to prove the power of dreams.
A wearable olfactory display that monitors cardio-respiratory information with the aspiration to support mental wellbeing.BioEssence is a w…
Researchers are racing to achieve the benefits of location-tracking without the surveillance.
“Data scientists and visualization designers need to take their civic role very seriously in a pandemic,” says the MIT assistant professor.
Here's my take on the future of textiles, as well as the connection between research and manufacturing.
To help explain how this works is Ramesh Raskar, an associate professor at MIT’s Media Lab.
A multinational team develops new tools to slow the spread of pandemics.
Kate Darling returns to StarTalk Radio with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice to answer questions about the ways humans relate to robots.
We understand that now, more than ever, the democratization of online learning is crucial to the success of students all around the world.
"Space belongs to all countries—every country deserves equal opportunities to pursue scientific achievement for societal benefit."
Policymakers, practitioners, and researchers are grappling with some herculean questions regarding kids' safety online. Homemade slime…
This Primary School AI curriculum introduces elementary school children to robotics and artificial intelligence. Throughout the curriculum,…
Doodle Bot is a robot-based creative AI learning platform for high school students. It consists of an introduction to robotics, hardware, s…
Young Learner's Companion Developing robots' growth mindset and pro-curious behavior and fostering the same in young learners via long…
How can we add the missing "T" and "E" in preschool STEAM education?
Tools and tactics for maximizing effective communication and decision-making while minimizing the spread of illness.
The Space Exploration Initiative’s latest research flight explores work and play in zero gravity
When we say we’re “democratizing access to space exploration,” what do we mean?
Private Kit: Safe Paths shares information about your movements in a privacy-preserving way—and could let health officials tackle COVID-19.
China, South Korea used smartphone apps to monitor people with the disease. Americans have different views of privacy and data collection.
With large-scale gatherings being put on-hold, it's proving time for digital engagement tech.
Ethics Initiative
How do we raise conscientious consumers and designers of AI?Children today live in the age of artificial intelligence. On average, US child…
Fluid Interfaces postdoc Nataliya Kosmyna discussed her AttentivU research for MIT xTalks.
A new curriculum has been designed by MIT researchers and collaborators to teach middle school students about artificial intelligence.
The following Media Lab students joined the MIT India Initiative in Mumbai for this workshop.
The University of South Carolina profiles its alum Blakeley Payne, now a master’s student in the Personal Robots group.
Cristina Quinn profiles Morgan Stickney, an elite swimmer who's the first person to undergo a bilateral Ewing amputation.
Humans are headed for the cosmos, and we’re taking our appetites with us. What will fill the void when we leave Earth behind?
Who needs best-by labels when your package is sensing the food inside it?
Danielle Wood's official testimony from the congressional hearing for the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
Could a social robot collaboratively exchange stories with children as a peer and help improve their linguistic and storytelling skills? We…
Sculpting Evolution head Kevin Esvelt shares how emerging technologies can help us fight the new coronavirus.
"There's got to be a better way to share space and work together remotely—but computers or phones may not be the right tools."
He built one of the largest modular synthesizers in the world: Joe Paradiso is in the new episode of our podcast.
Neha Narula joined experts discussing the privacy and security concerns around China's digital currency.
Civic Media head Ethan Zuckerman and others discuss how increasing team diversity can improve outcomes.
Ethan Zuckerman and other experts contextualize the real risks of the mobile internet.
The Jibo Research Platform is an in-the-field deployable Social Robotics experimentation and data collection infrastructure. Built upon the…
"I don’t think that AI will have fulfilled its full potential unless it can help us unlock human potential.”