Up to $27.2 million awarded for AI-powered micro-robot
News
The robot’s spinning motion propels it through the bloodstream and shrinks clots in place. The multi-year ARPA-H award could bring it to stroke patients worldwide.
AI designs a novel E. coli killer
Research
Using an AI model of their own creation that writes whole genomes, a team of Stanford scientists has engineered a novel bacteria-fighting phage. A new age of antibiotics could be on the horizon.
AI companions may worsen loneliness for vulnerable users
Research
Stanford research finds that users with limited social networks who seek emotional support from AI chatbots experience lower well-being.
Improving water affordability for low-income residents
Research
Stanford researchers are working with the City of Santa Cruz to improve assistance programs for residents who pay their water bills indirectly through rent.
David G. Luenberger, pioneer in optimization theory, dies at 88
Obituary
Luenberger’s doctoral research gave rise to a technique that aerospace and robotics engineers still use to track the hidden behavior of complex systems.
Harnessing the power of fungi to create foods of the future
Profile
The global population could approach 10 billion by 2050. How do we feed that many people in an equitable, sustainable, and nutritious way? Stanford bioengineer Vayu Hill-Maini is turning to “nature’s recyclers” for answers.
John Hennessy earns top Marconi Society award
News
The chip pioneer and Stanford president emeritus was honored with a lifetime achievement award for his transformative innovations to modern computing.
‘Necessity can drive innovation’
Profile
AI is contributing to a rising demand for electricity – a pressing sustainability challenge. Professor Will Chueh says it can also be part of the solution.
Statistical test helps judge the value of personalization
Research
Stanford researchers have developed an effective statistical measure of the real-world benefits of tailoring interventions like job training, coursework, and medical treatments to individuals.
Meet Biomni – an AI-powered biomedical co-scientist
Research
In creating a comprehensive, AI-enabled research agent for the biomedical sciences, Stanford researchers hope to speed innovation by eliminating the tedium of scientific legwork.