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Novel cancer-killing mechanism opens path to new treatments

Researchers at Stanford have identified a new mechanism of cell death linked to the cancer drug candidate tegavivint, calling it a potential “new weapon in the battle against cancer” A cancer drug currently undergoing clinical trials in human patients may work in a different way than previously understood. A Stanford-led research team has discovered a…

cancer, Medical Research, Stanford Research

Report highlights AI’s potential to support learners with disabilities

Drawing on a collaborative event including students, educators, and policymakers, Stanford’s Accelerator for Learning has released a white paper calling for AI systems designed around the needs of individuals with learning differences A new white paper from the Stanford Accelerator for Learning highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool to support students…

artificial intelligence, smartlearning, Stanford Research

Evaluating AI language models just got more effective and efficient

Assessing the progress of new AI language models can be as challenging as training them. Stanford researchers offer a new approach As new versions of artificial intelligence language models roll out with increasing frequency, many do so with claims of improved performance. Demonstrating that a new model is actually better than the last, however, remains…

artificial intelligence, language models, machine learning, Stanford Research

It’s an audacious human endeavor

Stanford physicist Lauren Tompkins is trying to solve the mysteries of the universe with subatomic particles In the “Research Matters” series, we visit labs across campus to hear directly from Stanford scientists about what they’re working on, how it could advance human health and well-being, and why universities are critical players in the nation’s innovation…

CERN, dark matter, research, Stanford Research

An AI analyst made 30 years of stock picks – and outperformed human investors by a ‘stunning’ degree

Using public information and making small tweaks, an alpha-seeking AI fund manager outperformed 93% of mutual fund managers by an average of 600% The researchers’ findings were so striking that they started hunting for mistakes. “We had this result a year ago,” says Ed deHaan, a professor of accounting at Stanford Graduate School of Business. “And we…

artificial intelligence, automation, Financial Services, Stanford Research

‘Re-Thinking Food’ symposium launches interdisciplinary effort to reimagine global food systems

At the kickoff symposium, researchers discussed topics including optimal diets, climate resilience, and AI “We’re not here to simply talk about food, we’re here to reshape its future,” Lily Sarafan, incoming chair of the Stanford University Board of Trustees and a member of the Interdisciplinary Life Science Council, told more than 250 people who gathered…

Bio X, Food Innovation, Food Systems, Nutrition Science, Public Health, Stanford Research, Sustainable agriculture

Stanford researchers reimagine the future of food

Dozens of faculty members at Stanford are working to transform the way the world grows, distributes, and consumes food, with research and scholarship spanning topics including sustainable food systems, food security, health equity, culture, and diet. A bite of food is about more than calories. Food production involves energy, water, and other resources and is…