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As part of a biosensing device without wires, the antennas could help researchers decode intricate electrical signals sent by cells.

Gabriela Torres Vives, et al. "Enhancing the Privacy of a Digital Pound." Bank of England and MIT Digital Currency Initiative, December 2024

We welcome applicants with research and teaching interests aligned with the Media Lab mission to create transformative tech and experiences.

In a cover story, Science News highlights research from the Media Lab’s Biomechatronics group and the K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics at MIT

The method could help communities visualize and prepare for approaching storms.

Media Lab alum + MIT DUSP Prof Catherine D’Ignazio thinks carefully about how we acquire and display data—and why we lack it for many things

Acclaimed keyboardist Jordan Rudess’s collaboration with the Media Lab culminates in live improvisation between an AI “jam_bot” + the artist

These devices could help scientists probe subcellular regions of the brain, and might even help restore some brain function.

Thinking With Sand, a virtual talk series exploring new software interfaces and tools for augmented thinking and creative exploration.

In honor of World Mental Health Day, Samsung is emphasizing its collaboration with the MIT Media Lab to explore the mind-body connection, a…

By enabling users to chat with an older version of themselves, Future You aims to reduce anxiety + guide young people to make better choices

Groh, M., Sankaranarayanan, A., Singh, N. et al. Human detection of political speech deepfakes across transcripts, audio, and video. Nat Commun 15, 7629 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-51998-z

Behnaz Farahi joins the MIT Media Lab's Program in Media Arts and Sciences (MAS) as Assistant Professor, Transformative…

“We are adding a new layer of control between the world of computers and what your eyes see,” says Barmak Heshmat, co-founder of Brelyon

This video series features our current students, offering glimpses into their backgrounds, their research, and the passions behind the work

As climate-related disasters become more frequent, the need for actionable climate intelligence has never been greater.  Earth Observa…

MIT researchers identify facility-level factors that could worsen heat impacts for incarcerated people.

The three-day, hands-on conference hosted by the MIT RAISE Initiative welcomed youths and adults from nearly 30 countries.

Researchers created a tool that enables an AI practitioner to find data that suits their model, which could improve accuracy and reduce bias

Paul Liang joins the MIT Media Lab's Program in Media Arts and Sciences (MAS) and MIT Schwarzman College of Computing with a shar…

Classes offered by the Program in Media Arts and Sciences for the Fall 2024 semester

Castrol supports the AstroAnt Payload Program, a robotic swarm designed for tasks on spacecraft, rovers, and landers.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the heart of NCB’s research, which fuses AI with life sciences.

Hao-Tung's goal is to advance non-invasive treatments for brain diseases.

Researchers created a water-soluble version of an important bacterial enzyme, which can be used in drug screens to identify new antibiotics.

Congratulations to the winners and honorees of the 2024 Core77 Design Awards!

Media Lab SEI’s 2024 microgravity flight features 37 parabolas and projects focused on health in space, walking in zero gravity, and more!

Wood will lead projects that apply satellite Earth Observation technology for environmental management.

A new surgical procedure gives people more neural feedback from their residual limb. With it, seven patients walked more naturally

Congratulations to Kayla, Ila, and Ana on receiving this fellowship!

Baju is at the forefront of developing subcellular-sized magnetic devices designed to wirelessly modulate and monitor biological systems.

Join Professor Tod Machover and artist Zoe Laughlin in episode 2, "Material World," of the PBS Series CONFLUENCE

NSF's Career Awards support early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education.

The startup Augmental allows users to operate phones and other devices using their tongue, mouth, and head gestures.

A new study suggests optogenetics can drive muscle contraction with greater control and less fatigue than electrical stimulation.

Learn more about all of the research groups, centers, and initiatives at the MIT Media Lab.

This research shows how AI can support LGBTQIA+ advocacy, how technology might help create a more accepting + understanding society.

With NASA planning permanent bases in space and on the moon, MIT students develop prototypes for habitats far from planet Earth.

This technique could lead to safer autonomous vehicles, more efficient AR/VR headsets, or faster warehouse robots.

Whether you’re on social media or surfing the web, you’re probably sharing more personal data than you realize. The NOVA documentary, …

MIT engineers’ implantable ImPULS device could become an alternative to the electrodes now used to treat Parkinson’s and other diseases.

In “Scientific InQueery,” LGBTQ+ MIT faculty and graduate students describe finding community and living their authentic lives.

View recent awards and recognitions received by members of the Media Lab community in the modules attached here.

We're so proud of everything you've accomplished here, and can't wait to see what you do next.

Researchers in the Affective Computing group have been invited to edit a series of articles in the New England Journal of Medicine.

The prestigious honor society announces more than 250 new members, which includes Tod Machover, head of Opera of the Future.

For the MIT Visiting Artist Chloé Bensahel, who has collaborated with the Media Lab's Future Sketches group, fabric itself tells the story.

MIT scientists address issues to bringing 2D magnetic materials into practical use, setting the stage for more energy-efficient computers

Berke, A., Calacci, D., Mahari, R. Yabe, T., Larson, K., & Pentland, S. Open e-commerce 1.0, five years of crowdsourced U.S. Amazon purchase histories with user demographics. Sci Data 11, 491 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-024-03329-6

In January 2024, members of the Media Lab traveled to Fribourg, Switzerland to conduct a workshop on sensing, interactions, and augmentation

A number of Media Lab researchers and alumni are included in the cohort.

The award acknowledges the extraordinary efforts made by members of the MIT community.

Prof. Joseph Paradiso gave a talk on his synthesizer rig at the Swiss Museum and Centre for Electronic Music Instruments. Watch the video!

Space Enabled experiments study dynamics of liquid wax in microgravity to inspire future low cost satellite fuel options

The researchers precisely controlled an ultrathin magnet at room temperature, which could enable faster processors and computer memories.