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Gel delivery enhances cancer treatment

A gel composed of only two ingredients can provide a temporary, hospitable environment that helps activate modified immune cells to attack cancerous tumors.

Stanford HAI —

Detecting modern-day slavery from the sky

A system designed by the Human Trafficking Data Lab combines AI and satellite imagery to uncover the hidden signs of forced labor and deforestation.

Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences —

Marcus Feldman receives Lifetime Achievement Award

The professor of biology was honored by the Society for the Study of Evolution for contributions to our understanding of human population genetics and cultural evolutionary theory.

Stanford energy expert discusses UN climate report

Energy expert Inês Azevedo, a lead author of the energy chapter in the United Nations’ new report on climate mitigation, discusses the assessment and changes necessary to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius.

Mapping risks of labor abuse and illegal fishing

A new modeling approach combines machine learning and human insights to map the regions and ports most at risk for illicit practices, like forced labor or illegal catch, and identifies opportunities for mitigating such risks.