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.

Using ultra-fast X-ray flashes, SLAC scientists have captured the split-second movements that kick off the making and breaking of chemical bonds.

A Stanford Medicine app found that older adults’ daily travel range shrank as temperatures rose, potentially limiting social, physical, and community activity.

Stanford research finds that users with limited social networks who seek emotional support from AI chatbots experience lower well-being.

The molecule behind the glow of fireflies and plankton breaks apart in an unexpected order under force – a discovery that could lead to better stress sensors and help illuminate some mysteries of the natural world.

After four labs testing the same catalyst got inconsistent results, a SLAC-led team traced the problem to their methods and developed guidelines to help researchers generate reliable data for AI models.

In a Stanford-led study, the way preteens talked could predict whether they developed conditions like depression or anxiety six years later.

Low interest rates fueled an asset boom that benefited the wealthy – and would amplify the hit of potential Social Security cuts on low-income retirees.

Stanford researchers are working with the City of Santa Cruz to improve assistance programs for residents who pay their water bills indirectly through rent.

AI is changing what, where, and how testing happens. A new Stanford white paper outlines how can teachers, schools, and test developers can respond.