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Lavaforming: One architect’s wild idea to construct buildings from molten lava

3D-printed bricks made of magma? It’s not as far-fetched as you think.

Lavaforming: One architect’s wild idea to construct buildings from molten lava

This portable device can turn saltwater into drinking water at the touch of a button

MIT researchers developed the suitcase-size device for regular people, so it can be used in remote islands and refugee camps.

This portable device can turn saltwater into drinking water at the touch of a button

Innovation By Design

These tiny MIT-designed robots can transform for whatever job you need done

The whimsical project, called Hermits, has won the Innovation by Design award for students.

These tiny MIT-designed robots can transform for whatever job you need done

Innovation By Design

Most mental health apps don’t work as advertised. This one actually does—and it’s a video game

Modeled after an addictive video game, ‘The Guardians’ will hook you on taking care of yourself.

Most mental health apps don’t work as advertised. This one actually does—and it’s a video game

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

Impact

At Google’s new campus, ‘dragonscale’ solar panels capture sunlight from all different angles

There’s a hidden, huge source of emissions companies are ignoring: their banking

How family farmers are working to get federal support for regenerative agriculture

News

Why America’s baby formula crisis is an entirely self-inflicted problem

Dire baby formula shortage prompts a legislative response from House Democrats

What’s happening with Tether? Investors flee amid fears of the next stablecoin crisis

Co.Design

See Lego’s stunning new set, which turns Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ into 3D art

Today’s top design innovators have it all wrong. Here’s how to think bigger

See the cutting-edge tech turning government buildings into lean, green machines

Work Life

Why the 9-to-5 schedule has lost its place in the workplace

Considering professional development? Maybe prioritize this instead

Chef Kwame Onwuachi’s debut cookbook is a taste of Black America