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The future of ecohydrology

An expert in the global cycles of carbon and water explains how they are inextricably bound to one another and fundamental to the future of life on planet Earth.

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Cancer cells team up to break free, new research shows

Groups of breast cancer cells work together to physically tear through barriers and spread to surrounding tissues. “The invasion is actually collective in nature.”

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Where life sciences and engineering meet

In their own words, Stanford bioengineers describe the secret sauce that sets their department apart.

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The future of computational imaging

From cameras that see around corners to microscopes that peer into individual atoms, computers are changing the face of photography.

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Sustainable steel

Engineers hope to decarbonize one of the world’s most carbon-intensive industries by harnessing the nano-chemistry of turning raw iron ore into solid steel.

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Karl Deisseroth on the future of neuroscience

The bioengineer and psychiatrist discusses the transformational research techniques that shape our understanding of the brain on this episode of The Future of Everything.

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Unraveling the secrets of quantum entanglement

Physicist Monika Schleier-Smith explains scientists’ fascination with the elusive phenomenon on this episode of The Future of Everything.

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The future of the gut microbiome

Microbiologist KC Huang on our relationship with the trillions of bacteria inhabiting our gut. “We’re kind of both cautiously engaging with them as allies, but also realizing that we could be at war at any point.”

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Undergrad team builds a video game for bioengineering students

A free, educational video game designed by a team of undergrads lets students step into a digital version of Stanford’s world-class Uytensgu Teaching Lab.

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The science of light

Researchers in the field of photonics are harnessing the power of light to improve our electronics, help us live more sustainably, and learn more about how our bodies work.

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