Media Lab
NextLab projects selected to exhibit at Cooper-Hewitt Museum’s Design Triennial
January 27, 2010
Also labeled: Engineering Systems, Exhibits
Silencing the brain with light
January 7, 2010
MIT neuroengineers find a new way to quickly and reversibly shut off neurons with multiple colors of light, which could lead to new treatments for epilepsy and chronic pain.
Computing with a wave of the hand
December 11, 2009
A new Media Lab system turns LCD displays into giant cameras that provide gestural control of objects on-screen. And that’s just for starters.
A social network that ballooned
December 11, 2009
An MIT team’s savvy use of social media to locate weather balloons as part of a $40,000 DARPA contest may shed light on how to mobilize resources during emergencies.
Rethinking artificial intelligence
December 7, 2009
Broad-based MIT project aims to reinvent AI for a new era. By going back and fixing mistakes, researchers hope to produce ‘co-processors’ for the human mind.
SA+P’s lead role in Transportation@MIT
November 6, 2009
The Red Sox' swing doctor
October 5, 2009
Slumping sluggers could soon get help from MIT Media Lab researchers.
Barcodes for the rest of us
July 24, 2009
Tiny labels could pack lots of information, enable new uses
Also labeled: Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
A phone is not just a phone
July 2, 2009
Student projects explore innovative cellphone uses in developing world
Exploring journalism's future
June 23, 2009
Civic media conference helps hatch new ideas
Scratch Day goes global
May 12, 2009
Conference on programming language spans 100 sites
Also labeled: Computer science and technology, Special events and guest speakers
Natural inspiration
May 6, 2009
Neri Oxman strives to bring architecture to life
Ishii makes the virtual tangible
April 6, 2009
A 'hands-on' approach to computers
Back to school
March 19, 2009
Video artist Viola, winner of McDermott award, samples new technologies during weeklong residency at MIT
Also labeled: Arts, Special events and guest speakers
'Chameleon Guitar' blends old-world and high-tech
February 3, 2009
Guitar built by a student at MIT's Media Lab promises to provide the best of electronic and acoustic.
Also labeled: Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E), Music technology
Bringing the power of information to the people
December 2, 2008
New software helps locals deal with natural gas companies
Media Lab creates Center for Future Storytelling
November 18, 2008
Teams up with Plymouth Rock Studios to reinvent the movies
Tuning in to unconscious communication
October 21, 2008
MIT researchers discover revealing clues in conversationsMIT developing super-realistic image system
August 7, 2008
'6-D' pictures can look just like the real thing
Also labeled: Computer science and technology
Created from Scratch
July 21, 2008
Worldwide users to share ideas on innovative programming tool
Media Lab celebrates co-founder Davenport's career
June 25, 2008
Symposium honors interactive media pioneer's legacy
Also labeled: Faculty, Special events and guest speakers
MIT Media Lab announces two new associate directors
May 6, 2008
Will aid in defining strategic direction
Also labeled: Administration
Meet Nexi, the Media Lab's latest robot and Internet star
April 9, 2008
Also labeled: Artificial intelligence
Would you steal a buck? How about a can of soda?
April 9, 2008
Dan Ariely probes how people make decisions in his new book, 'Predictably Irrational'
Also labeled: Business and management, Economics
MIT Media Lab and Bank of America announce Center for Future Banking
March 31, 2008
Collaboration to create an innovative engine for consumer banking solutions
Also labeled: Business and management, Industry
The city that never sleeps ... nor stops talking
February 18, 2008





















