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The head of the world’s coolest innovation lab wants to focus on . . . public policy

Dava Newman, the new head of MIT’s Media Lab, wants the lab to take on bigger problems and reach out into the community.

The head of the world’s coolest innovation lab wants to focus on . . . public policy

MIT built a Google search to spot the most important tech innovations of the future

Software. Batteries. Lasers. Let’s go.

MIT built a Google search to spot the most important tech innovations of the future

Just getting more sleep might not improve productivity and well-being, a new study finds

A new MIT study suggests more sleep alone doesn’t improve performance or well-being, especially for people whose nighttime sleep is often interrupted.

Just getting more sleep might not improve productivity and well-being, a new study finds

MIT’s newest robot can help elderly people get dressed

For now, it’s just one sleeve. But they’re working on it.

MIT’s newest robot can help elderly people get dressed

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

Impact

Global agricultural subsidies are harming the planet—and our diets

This realistic mushroom ‘leather’ is ready for commercial production

These fridge-free, no-needle vaccines could be ready for the next pandemic

News

Starbucks rival rising: Dutch Bros stock price gets a jolt on the Nasdaq after IPO

America’s ‘unworkable’ childcare system is crippling our economy, Treasury says

Worth the wait? Watch Daniel Craig bring James Bond to a new Heineken ad for ‘No Time to Die’

Co.Design

This FDA-approved necklace is designed to prevent brain injuries in athletes

Stitch Fix wants to revolutionize e-commerce—by treating it like an old-school department store

Paging cat people! This apartment building is a love letter to feline friends

Work Life

Why I left the childcare industry after 20 years

The new rules of business travel etiquette in the age of COVID-19

I’m a seasoned engineer struggling to get a remote gig. What am I doing wrong?