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Google and MIT prove social media can slow the spread of fake news

Jigsaw and MIT have published a new study that proves sharing misinformation can be thwarted with a simple UX fix.

Google and MIT prove social media can slow the spread of fake news

Harvard study: Want to be less depressed? Wake up earlier

Researchers analyzed genetic data on 850,000 people through the company 23andMe, 38% of whom had worn sleep trackers or filled out sleep questionnaires.

Harvard study: Want to be less depressed? Wake up earlier

These locations may look eerily familiar, but none actually exist

This AI project re-creates the streets of Italy based on millions of photos and a few choice words.

These locations may look eerily familiar, but none actually exist

Will we wear masks forever? The answer might depend on where you live

‘It’s important to understand how culture fundamentally shapes how people respond not only to this pandemic, but to future crises as well.’

Will we wear masks forever? The answer might depend on where you live

Wow! MIT’s color-changing paint could make your iPhone look different every day

This amazing research out of MIT could have big implications for gadgets and fashion.

Wow! MIT’s color-changing paint could make your iPhone look different every day

How a 1981 conference kickstarted today’s quantum computing era

Forty years ago, IBM researcher Charlie Bennett helped usher in the study of quantum mechanics’ impact on computing. IBM is still at it—and so is Bennett.

How a 1981 conference kickstarted today’s quantum computing era

These MIT-designed clothes will correct your slouch

Until now, “smart clothing” has not been particularly accurate at tracking the body’s movements. MIT scientists have made a breakthrough.

These MIT-designed clothes will correct your slouch

One person in the room with you has COVID-19. Here’s how long it takes to get infected

MIT researchers have built a simple tool to give clear guidelines on indoor safety in the midst of a pandemic.

One person in the room with you has COVID-19. Here’s how long it takes to get infected

This Gates-backed, MIT-based biotech company solves a key vaccination problem

Immunization (including the COVID-19 vaccine) often requires more than one shot. What if the first shot included time-release particles that automatically gave you the second shot at the same time?

This Gates-backed, MIT-based biotech company solves a key vaccination problem

These masks change color when you’re wearing them correctly

The TEAL respirator is clear, reusable, and lights up when it’s fully flush with your face.

These masks change color when you’re wearing them correctly

AI research has a big problem, and these powerhouse professors are calling it out

AI studies are often not transparent and reproducible, say experts from Harvard, Stanford, MIT, and elsewhere.

AI research has a big problem, and these powerhouse professors are calling it out

Americans speak more than 1,300 languages. This artist wants to capture them all

People speak as many as 800 languages in New York alone. With A Counting, Ekene Ijeoma aims to represent every single one.

Americans speak more than 1,300 languages. This artist wants to capture them all

MIT researchers found a way to deter people from sharing COVID-19 conspiracies

A new study suggests that periodically prompting users to think about news accuracy could help limit the sharing of misinformation.

MIT researchers found a way to deter people from sharing COVID-19 conspiracies

MIT researchers say these are the unsafe businesses to avoid during COVID-19, and these are okay

The study, in the ‘Proceedings of the National Academy of Science,’ identifies the businesses that have the best overall risk-benefit profiles.

MIT researchers say these are the unsafe businesses to avoid during COVID-19, and these are okay

Contact tracing apps are on the way. Will they help us get back to normal?

With Apple and Google announcing more details for their exposure notification API, it’s clear coronavirus contact tracing apps are coming. But it’s not clear people will use them.

Contact tracing apps are on the way. Will they help us get back to normal?

This MIT app makes self-care as addictive as a video game

Collect cute monsters and make your brain feel better.

This MIT app makes self-care as addictive as a video game

This crazy sculpture is made by an MIT-engineered machine that 3D prints biopolymers to replace plastic

Aguahoja—a winner of Fast Company’s 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards—rethinks the paradigm of recycling.

This crazy sculpture is made by an MIT-engineered machine that 3D prints biopolymers to replace plastic

These new MIT-inspired low-cost ventilators will soon roll out to New York City hospitals

Instead of $20,000, they cost just $5,000.

These new MIT-inspired low-cost ventilators will soon roll out to New York City hospitals

Give your kids a free MIT education, with this new STEM-focused site

The legendary technology school launches a new website aimed at teaching K-12 students about AI.

Give your kids a free MIT education, with this new STEM-focused site

MIT has an ambitious plan to detect if you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus

Researchers are using Bluetooth to create an automated method of contact tracing that protects people’s privacy. Now, they need Apple and Google on board.

MIT has an ambitious plan to detect if you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus

Impact

These community banking institutions should be the center of the recovering economy

Americans gave a record $471 billion to charity in 2020

These immersive, virtual 3D models are helping plan the infrastructure of the future

News

Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday: Here’s what’s open and what’s closed

23andMe jumps on stock market debut, as privacy concerns about genetic testing abound

American Airlines app leads the download pack as summer travel takes flight

Co.Design

How 14 Black creatives got 800 companies to honor Juneteenth

COVID-19 devastated healthcare workers. Here’s how to make sure that doesn’t happen again

This magical portal connects people across two cities

Work Life

4 ways to close the opportunity gap for Black founders

This is how companies can get Juneteenth right this year

You might be able to find your next job on TikTok. Is that a good thing?