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Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research —

Medical debt relief may come to late to help those who need it

Buying and forgiving medical debts in collections is thought to be a scalable way to help people in need, but new research suggests those efforts may be happening too late to make a difference.

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Course and exhibition explore our relationship with apes

An exhibition and undergraduate course at Stanford examines the peculiar scrutiny people have placed on their primate relatives to better understand the human condition.

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Addressing the Colorado River crisis

The future of water in the Southwest was top of mind for participants and attendees at the 10th Annual Eccles Family Rural West Conference.

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Stanford HAI —

Generative AI and the social divide

The growing threat of disinformation leads people not only to believe in falsehoods, says Nate Persily, but also to disbelieve in facts.

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability —

Summit explores a just environmental future

Race and socioeconomic status are often at the forefront of conversations about environmental justice, but other aspects of identity also play a role in who suffers most from climate change.

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Stanford Medicine —

Generative AI develops potential antibiotics

By creating recipes for drugs that target antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a new model is teaching scientists about “a chemical space humans just haven’t explored before.”

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Stanford Graduate School of Business —

How to avoid a conflict spiral

Disagreement doesn’t have to involve negative emotions, says Julia Minson. Simply stating your desire to hear the other person’s perspective can help keep things cool.

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Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research —

President Biden’s economic report draws on work of SIEPR scholars

President Biden’s assessment of the nation’s economic health delves into key issues including AI and the transition to clean energy, informed by Stanford research.

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Stanford Medicine —

Researchers revitalize aging immune systems in mice

The treatment could one day be used to boost immunity in elderly people, enabling them to fight off new viruses and respond vigorously to vaccination.

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Summit kicks off Earth Month at Stanford

The Living Laboratory Partnership Summit convened students, faculty, and staff Tuesday to celebrate the great work and collaborations making Stanford more sustainable.

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