As saltwater threatens forests, researchers help landowners adapt
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An online tool will guide coastal landowners through conservation programs and alternative income options as saltwater seeps into their soil.
A new approach to forecasting toxic metals in wildfire smoke
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Wildfires can turn natural metals in soil into toxic, airborne particles. Stanford researchers are working to predict where these metals travel and warn people in harm’s way.
A simple idea to bring clean drinking water to U.S. homes at a lower cost
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Stanford engineer Khalid Osman and collaborators are building modeling tools to help water system managers find the most cost-effective option for improving their community’s drinking water.
Researchers design 3D-printed materials for clean energy
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A Stanford team is exploring how new ultra-precise capsules could improve fusion reactors and other energy systems.
Synthetic biology boosts plant defenses against pests
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Jennifer Brophy uses genetic tools to enhance plants’ natural pest defenses, aiming to reduce reliance on chemical pesticides that can contaminate air and water.
Researchers work to outrun the risk of ‘river fever’
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At Stanford and in Senegal, experts are tackling schistosomiasis in rice paddies, using fish to cut disease transmission while boosting food security and local economies.