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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.

Algorithms used for screening candidates showed bias against Black and Asian candidates in many job openings and sometimes repeatedly rejected the same candidates across multiple positions.

Stanford researchers developed an AI tool that creates novel burger recipes optimized for individual preferences. The implications for science go well beyond food.

A Stanford study found that mountain lion visits to Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve triggered cascading effects on deer, smaller predators, and vegetation.

A proposed cancer center in Redwood City would combine care and research to advance treatments for a growing patient population.

Researchers have developed the Smaller Than Earth Habitability Model (STEHM) to assess which planets can maintain life-supporting atmospheres, focusing on size and atmospheric dynamics.

The discovery that hormonal triggers cause “ruptoblast” cells in flatworms to detonate and destroy surrounding cells within minutes could inspire new ideas in medical science.

Biologists have identified molecular anchors that secure plant cell membranes to their walls during water loss, providing insights for developing drought-resistant crops.

A novel method enables the design, construction, and testing of bioprotein variants in just 24 hours.

A counterintuitive finding could lead to more powerful catalysts for clean hydrogen energy.