Rubin Observatory launches 10-year cosmic survey
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NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has officially kicked off its Legacy Survey of Space and Time, marking the beginning of a new era in astronomy and astrophysics.
What does Gen Z think about political polarization?
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In a political science course, undergrads surveyed their own generation – and found more optimism about bridging divides than any other age group.
Severe pregnancy nausea raises risk of complications
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A study of 2.5 million California births finds women hospitalized for hyperemesis gravidarum face significantly elevated risks of preterm birth, anemia, and preeclampsia.
19 books for reflection and perspective on sustainability
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Looking for insightful summer reads about science and society? These books – and one short documentary – come recommended by scholars at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.
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I feel like for the first time, we can use AI to analyze millions of police interactions at scale. ... It’s a game changer in that way.
Jennifer Eberhardt, Stanford psychology professor and faculty co-director of the SPARQ team, on new research using AI to audit body camera footage across Bay Area police departments.
Giving kids access to AI tutors doesn’t mean they’ll use them
New Stanford research finds that students left alone with an AI tutoring platform spent just two to five minutes interacting with it each week, raising questions about access versus meaningful use.
California researchers say controlled burns reduce long-term pollution
A Stanford study finds that prescribed burns in California’s conifer forests immediately reduced severe wildfire risk by 92% and cut cumulative smoke pollution by 10% over a decade.
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The bioengineering student and singer-songwriter graduates this month with plans to continue researching a cure for a rare form of muscular dystrophy.
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