Faculty Spotlight
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Elizabeth Sattely | Scientists have developed a ‘vaccine’ to protect tomato plants
For the first time, researchers have figured out how to make plants more resistant to infections by giving their natural defenses a chemical boost.
October 29, 2019
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Matteo Cargnello | What if we could convert atmospheric carbon dioxide into fuel?
Researchers may have found a chemical reaction that makes this possible.
October 19, 2019
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October 17, 2019
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Zhenan Bao | A new coating brings lithium metal batteries closer to reality
The technology could lead to safer, longer-lasting power for electric cars.
September 09, 2019
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Matteo Cargnello | Q&A: How the catalytic converters in cars go bad and why it matters
A new way to arrange the hard-working atoms in this part of an exhaust system could lower the cost of curbing pollution from automotive engines.
August 12, 2019
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Elizabeth Sattely | A new way to grow crops in marginal soils could help feed the world
The discovery of an eco-friendly form of genetic engineering for plants has the potential to open up more farmland for food production.
July 08, 2019
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Tom Jaramillo | The next step in clean energy storage could take its cue from biology
Is it possible to turn a microorganism called Methanococcus maripaludis into a renewable energy storage system?
April 02, 2019
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February 26, 2019
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Zhenan Bao | A new sensor could make it easier to monitor blood flow after surgery
The wireless, battery-free, biodegradable device doesn’t need to be removed and it can warn a patient’s doctor if there is a blockage.
January 14, 2019
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Andy Spakowitz | A simple yet powerful computer model predicts DNA organization
Through an understanding of how DNA is packaged in the cell, researchers can infer which genes are likely turned on or off.
December 11, 2018
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Zhenan Bao | An electronic glove gives robots a sense of touch
With sensors that mimic human skin, the robotic hands achieve some of the manual dexterity that humans enjoy.
November 21, 2018
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Curt Frank | Stanford course teaches students the science of art materials
Science informs art and vice versa in this class that aims to encourage students to look at art – and materials found elsewhere – with fresh eyes.
October 04, 2018
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Gerald Fuller | Can urinary tract infections be treated without antibiotics?
A new form of the molecule cellulose may help break the cycle of infection — without traditional antibiotics.
October 02, 2018
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Eric Shaqfeh | New computer model designs a drug delivery strategy to fight cancer
A better understanding of how nanoparticles move from the bloodstream into a tumor could eventually lead to more effective cancer treatment.
September 24, 2018
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Gerald Fuller | How do you prolong the useful life of lubricants?
A new study explores one of the core problems, whether it's in a turbine or your car: foaming oil.
August 15, 2018
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Zhenan Bao | An artificial nerve system aims to give prosthetics a sense of touch
While still in its infancy, the new technology represents a first step in creating skin coverings to restore sensation to amputees.
May 31, 2018
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Zhenan Bao | Stretchable, touch-sensitive electronics
Stanford researchers have set the stage for an evolution in electronics by taking the concept of ‘artificial skin’ to the next level.
February 21, 2018
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Alex Dunn | Why do trees and animals take the shapes they do?
It’s a question biologists have asked for years. Now, researchers exploring cell and tissue mechanics are finding answers that might one day help engineers rebuild our bodies.
January 17, 2018
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Zhenan Bao | A promising new kind of battery is based on sodium, not lithium
Lithium ion batteries may remain tops for sheer performance, but a team of engineers find that a battery based on sodium may offer far more cost-effective storage.
October 09, 2017
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Stacey Bent | Controlling chemistry atom by atom
Chemical Engineer Stacey Bent explains how technologies like atomic layer deposition are helping researchers develop better catalysts to create useful products such as ethanol.
August 11, 2017