Technology and society

Putting heads (and computers) together to solve global problemsMIT's Center for Collective Intelligence (CCI) looks to take advantage of strength in numbers

Beyond the mind's eyeVisually challenged MIT poet's 'seeing machine' allows photos by the sight-impaired

Teens prepared for math, science careers, yet lack mentorsLemelson-MIT Invention Index uncovers teens' views

A new vision for people in spaceReport outlines goals for future of human space program

Bringing the power of information to the peopleNew software helps locals deal with natural gas companies

Not as easy as it may seemStudy sees challenges for integrating new neurons into brain

Media Lab creates Center for Future StorytellingTeams up with Plymouth Rock Studios to reinvent the movies

Going under the (robotic) knifeEngineering students design robots to remove tumors

An a-maize-ing path out of povertyD-Lab-developed device makes corn processing more efficient

Robot wheelchair finds its own wayMIT invention responds to user's spoken commands

Improving people's lives, one device at a timeInternational workshop looks for simple solutions to big problems

A hands-on approach to Third World aidMonth-long IDDS workshop targets development through design

Singapore-MIT game lets visually impaired share the fun