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Emmanuel Candès: How to increase certainty in predictive modeling
Today’s predictive algorithms carry too much uncertainty says one mathematician, who is working to bring confidence to the models that, increasingly, rule our lives.
August 10, 2021
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A new tool to drastically speeds up the study of enzymes
The tool enables thousands of tiny experiments to run simultaneously on a single polymer chip. It will let scientists study enzymes faster and more comprehensively than ever.
July 22, 2021
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July 21, 2021
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Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance will explore peak performance to help all people thrive throughout life
A scientific research and technology partnership, led by Stanford and engaging five other public and private universities and institutes
July 21, 2021
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Srabanti Chowdhury: New forms of semiconductors are key to the future
An electrical engineer discusses how new materials for semiconductors could lead to smaller, faster, more powerful, more energy efficient, and more versatile electronics.
July 19, 2021
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A team of engineers design an accurate wearable calorie burn counter
A system made with two inexpensive sensors proves to be more accurate than smartwatches for measuring calories burned during activity.
July 14, 2021
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Manu Prakash: Just Curious
STANFORD magazine profiles Manu Prakash, the bioengineer who brought us $1 origami microscopes, paper centrifuges and snorkel-mask PPE.
July 09, 2021
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Using nature’s miracle bugs to help feed the world
It takes massive energy to make nitrogen fertilizer. Modified bacteria can do it at room temperature.
July 07, 2021
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Simona Onori: How ready are we for our electric future?
An expert in energy resources engineering says “battery biopsies” are key to a tomorrow filled with electric vehicles.
June 30, 2021
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Karl Deisseroth authors new book: "Projections: A Story of Human Emotions"
Neuroscientist’s book traverses the extremes of human behavior
June 23, 2021
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Russ Altman: AI-Based Tool To Scrutinize COVID Research
CoronaCentral sorts through mountains of pandemic-related articles to help scholars and policymakers understand COVID’s impact.
June 21, 2021
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Scott Delp receives the Muybridge Award
Awarded by the International Society of Biomechanics
June 16, 2021
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How 3D printing is changing medicine
With growing precision and new materials, 3D printing stands to reshape health care.
June 16, 2021
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Blavatnik Life Sciences finalists: Stanley Qi and Michael Fischbach
The Blavatnik Awards recognize the scientific brilliance and tenacity of young scientists who tirelessly seek solutions to humanity’s greatest challenges
June 15, 2021
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June 15, 2021
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Program alumna pays it forward by helping new students learn to SURF
A Stanford Undergraduate Research Fellowship propelled Andrea Coto into STEM. Now a Stanford PhD student, she encourages undergraduates to apply for the program that helped her.
June 15, 2021
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Tina Hernandez-Boussard: How data improves the quality of health care
A specialist in bioinformatics explains that the tools of data science are delivering insights into health care outcomes and improving care as never before.
June 14, 2021
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Drew Endy: What's Next for Synthetic Biology?
Podcast introducing investors to the synthetic biology space and discussing some of the leading publicly-traded companies in it
June 08, 2021
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Nate Persily: How to restore faith in America’s elections
Our recent election focused attention on the mechanics of democracy as never before. An expert in election law sizes things up and suggests ways to regain trust in the institution.
June 03, 2021
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Krishna Shenoy: How brain-computer connections could end paralysis
By listening to the chatter among brain cells, an expert in brain-computer interfaces says an era of thought-controlled computers is not far off.
June 03, 2021