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Gastronomy and Beyond (G&B) aims to unite individuals who contribute to innovation in the realms of culture, products, territories, sus…
Enhancing human physical capability
Advancing justice in Earth's complex systems using designs enabled by space
Connected Mind + Body | Revolutionizing the future of mental and physical wellbeing
Looking beyond smart cities
Director Dava Newman spoke at Notre Dame about space exploration and the need for interdisciplinary research to solve problems on Earth.
A lightweight research platform to develop autonomous technology Designed to transform bicycle-sharing systems into an on-demand mobil…
MIT scientists address issues to bringing 2D magnetic materials into practical use, setting the stage for more energy-efficient computers
Inventing disruptive technologies for nanoelectronic devices and creating new paradigms for life-machine symbiosis
MIT City Science has developed an international network of cooperative City Science LabsWe are developing concepts and key technology that …
Could we substitute cars by shared autonomous lightweight vehicles for food delivery? We have developed an agent-based simulation model tha…
They demonstrate the design in a paper published in PNAS Nexus.
An Alternative Autonomous Revolution System design for emerging urban contexts and societal aspirationsThe Persuasive Electric Vehicle…
Researchers in the Media Lab’s City Science group discuss the role of AI in building cities where humans can thrive.
Future Worlds | Design and action for the future we want to live in
Advanced Data Visualizations for Climate IntelligenceMarked by heightened awareness and global concern over the climate crisis, the MI…
City Science researchers are developing a slew of tangible and digital platforms dedicated to solving spatial design and urban planning cha…
Invent new tangible and embodied interactions that inspire and engage people
Exploring how social networks can influence our lives in business, health, governance, and technology adoption and diffusion
2D Spintronic and Neuromorphic Devices for Sustainable Artificial Intelligence
Life with AI | Designing the future of smart systems to improve the human experience
Decentralized Society | Architecting the new internet for the good of the people
Cultivating Creativity | Catalyzing a global movement enabling everyone to unlock and unleash their individual and collective creativity
One of the six research methods used by the Space Enabled research group is creating models of complex systems by drawing on techniques fro…
On Bloomberg TV, Professor Danielle Wood talks to Romaine Bostick about the use of satellite data for environmental management.
In this age of climate change, the NFI's programs are addressed to those who wish to improve the quality of life in cities worldwide.
Alum David Sengeh, now Chief Minister for the Republic of Sierra Leone, joined others for a fireside chat at the MIT Solve Challenge Finals.
In an article for the World Economic Forum, former Labber Honghao Deng looks at sustainability research from the City Science group.
Making the invisible visible–inside our bodies, around us, and beyond–for health, work, and connection
The City Science Network is a collaboration of institutions + researchers sharing a the goal of enabling more livable, equitable communities
A distributed sensing system for managing water resources in informal communities.
Building intelligent personified technologies that collaborate with people to help them learn, thrive, and flourish.
OverviewWe found that vegan and vegetarian labels commonly found on menu items have a significantly negative impact on consumer's likelihoo…
On the Gridlocked podcast, Media Lab Director Dava Newman and other experts consider what it will take to secure a clean energy future.
What will be the impact of shared autonomous micro-mobility systems? Will autonomy make the micro-mobility systems even more attractive?&nb…
Bühler, M. et al., 2023. Harnessing Digital Federation Platforms and Data Cooperatives to Empower SMEs and Local Small Communities, OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION. India.
In a recent profile, Ganit Goldstein talks about her work at the intersection of fashion, engineering, and tech, and her experience at MIT.
Media Lab Director Dava Newman, who previously led the MIT Portugal program, still serves as a principal investigator for flagship projects.
A recent experiment explored why people reject foods that are better for your health and the planet—and found answers rooted in psychology.
In an interview recorded at VivaTech, Media Lab Director Dava Newman talks about the Media Lab's mission to enhance the human experience.
On the Gridlocked Podcast, Media Lab Director Dava Newman and other guests discuss the climate emergency, collaboration, and adaptation.
Representatives from the City Science Lab @ Shanghai (Tongji University) visited the MIT Media Lab to sign a continuation of their cooperat…
Alex Berke and Kent Larson of the Media Lab's City Science group co-authored a paper around these issues, recently published in Appetite.
Prof. Wood is invited for a third time to serve as a Private Sector Advisor to the US government delegation to this UN space policy forum
The Algorithmic Zoning project explores dynamically reconfigurable incentives that encourage the pro-social development of urban areas so a…