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Scientists developed a breakthrough model showing how India's drought-prone Pune can provide affordable water for 11 million people by mid-century. The solution requires combining multiple policy changes, but won't need more water than the city already has.
Expectant parents can now enroll in a groundbreaking trial that treats Fanconi anemia before birth, potentially preventing devastating complications without harsh side effects. Stanford researchers are infusing healthy stem cells from mothers to their babies in the womb.
Stanford researchers are solving one of AI's biggest creative problems: making image generators actually listen to what artists want. New tools give creators real control over their AI collaborators.
Stanford researchers just released a free platform that helps scientists understand how our phone habits affect our mental and physical health while keeping our privacy safe. The tool could lead to personalized health interventions delivered right when people need them most.
Scientists at Stanford developed a nasal spray vaccine that primes your lungs to fight nearly any respiratory threat, from viruses to bacteria to allergens. Human trials could begin soon, potentially transforming how we protect ourselves during flu season and future pandemics.
Stanford researchers created an AI system that helps scientists write better, kinder peer reviews. The tool analyzed 20,000 reviews and helped reviewers be more specific and professional.
Stanford researchers created a nasal spray vaccine that protected mice from viruses, bacteria, and allergies for months. Human trials could begin soon for what scientists call a "universal vaccine" against respiratory threats.
Stanford researchers created the first global map of rare earthquakes that happen deep in Earth's mantle, not just the crust. The breakthrough could unlock secrets about how all earthquakes begin.
Scientists at Stanford created a nasal spray that protected mice from multiple viruses, bacteria, and even common allergens for months. The breakthrough vaccine works differently than traditional shots by activating the body's first line of defense.
Researchers transformed a hepatitis C medication into a powerful new COVID-19 treatment that works even against virus variants resistant to current therapies. The breakthrough could help patients who no longer respond to existing options.
Stanford researchers discovered that brain activity can forecast which animal images will get people to donate to conservation causes. The breakthrough could help environmental groups create more effective campaigns that save wildlife.
A new searchable database lets anyone compare how 100 major U.S. cities regulate police use of force. After years of buried policies and reform promises, communities can finally see which departments have adopted meaningful changes.
Stanford and Princeton scientists just launched MedOS, a smart glasses and robot system that acts as a real-time medical co-pilot to help exhausted doctors avoid errors. With over 60% of U.S. physicians reporting burnout, this AI assistant could transform how healthcare workers deliver care.
A team of researchers has calculated exactly what it would cost to lift 700 million people out of extreme poverty worldwide. The answer: $318 billion per year, less than what the world spends on alcohol.
A groundbreaking Stanford study reveals that enhanced geothermal systems could dramatically reduce the amount of solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries needed for clean energy while slashing costs by 60%. This overlooked technology might be the missing piece in our renewable energy puzzle.
Asking "Can you tell me more?" during disagreements makes people less defensive and more willing to listen, Stanford researchers found. Curiosity works better than facts when trying to change minds.
Stanford researchers discovered that asking "Can you tell me more?" makes people more open-minded during disagreements. Curiosity works better than facts when trying to change someone's mind.
Scientists discovered the secret to getting people to fight climate change together: show them it works and builds friendships. A Stanford study of 30,000 Americans found the right message increased climate action by 30%.
Stanford researchers discovered a treatment that reverses cartilage loss in aging joints and prevents arthritis from forming after injuries. The breakthrough could one day replace knee and hip surgeries for millions suffering from joint pain.
Stanford researchers cracked the code on solid-state batteries by coating them with silver thinner than a human hair. This simple treatment could finally unlock batteries that charge faster, last longer, and never catch fire.