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Study links rising temperatures and declining moods

An analysis of social media in 157 countries finds hotter weather is associated with more negative sentiments.

Jan 12

cartoon of two thermometers

Jan 12

3 Questions: Measuring the financial impact of design in the built environment

A new book, “Value of Design,” serves as a tribute to the late MIT research scientist Andrea Chegut, whose work linked the economics of…

Jan 6

Collage with four headshots and book cover

Jan 6

Pedestrians now walk faster and linger less, researchers find

A computer vision study compares changes in pedestrian behavior since 1980, providing information for urban designers about creating public…

Dec 17, 2025

Image of people walking across a busy city street

Dec 17, 2025

Study shows a link between obesity and what’s on local restaurant menus

Researches led by the MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning analyzed the nutritional content of millions of menu items across…

Dec 1, 2025

Waiter behind the counter in a sandwich shop with many sandwiches.

Dec 1, 2025

Collaborating with the force of nature

Ongoing research by three architecture faculty aims to yield structures that protect communities from the devastation of volcanic…

Nov 17, 2025

glass and steel structure on the side of a volcano

Nov 17, 2025

Combining technology, education, and human connection to improve online learning

Caitlin Morris, a PhD student and 2024 MAD Fellow affiliated with the MIT Media Lab, designs digital learning platforms that make room for…

Sep 29, 2025

woman

Sep 29, 2025

How we think about protecting data

A new study shows public views on data privacy vary according to how the data are used, who benefits, and other conditions.

Sep 22, 2025

How we think about protecting data

Sep 22, 2025

At the Venice Biennale, design through flexible thinking

The renowned architecture exhibition, curated this year by MIT’s Carlo Ratti, puts an emphasis on adaptive intelligence.

Aug 11, 2025

man sitting on chair

Aug 11, 2025

Luna: A moon on Earth

MIT students and faculty designed and fabricated a control room for a unique lunar landing mission — an achievement in design and…

Aug 4, 2025

Luna: A moon on Earth

Aug 4, 2025

Bringing manufacturing back to America, one fab lab at a time

A collaborative network of makerspaces has spread from MIT across the country, helping communities make their own products.

Jul 28, 2025

Bringing manufacturing back to America, one fab lab at a time

Jul 28, 2025

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