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Affordable microscope speeds up malaria diagnosis with AI
In order to make malaria diagnosis faster, more accurate, and more accessible, researchers in Manu Prakash's lab have developed a robotic device, called Octopi, that automatically diagnoses malaria in blood smears.
February 09, 2026
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Researchers work to outrun the risk of ‘river fever’
In Senegal, Faculty Affiliates Giulio De Leo and Rosamond Naylor are tackling schistosomiasis in rice paddies, using fish to cut disease transmission while boosting food security and local economies.
January 30, 2026
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Launching AI-driven initiatives to combat labor trafficking in Brazil
The Stanford Human Trafficking Data Lab, in partnership with Brazil’s Federal Labor Prosecution Office (FLPO), is developing Chain-Link, a new data-driven technical tool to map exploitative supply chains.
December 16, 2025
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Training brick manufacturers to reduce emissions in Bangladesh
King Center-supported research trained brick kiln owners and operators in cleaner practices, which reduced coal burning and improved air quality in Bangladesh.
November 12, 2025
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Toward a lead-free future: The case for action now
At UNGA 80, Jenna Forsyth spoke about the King Center’s lead initiative work at a Devex Impact House panel.
October 20, 2025
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4 things to know about climate change and human migration
How does climate change influence human migration and border policies? Faculty Affiliate Hélène Benveniste shares key insights.
September 30, 2025
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Corporate reports miss the mark on ocean health
A new paper co-authored by Jean-Baptiste Jouffray reveals major gaps in how companies disclose their impacts on the ocean.
September 08, 2025
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Are there HIV meds in the water? Here’s what the science says
The HIV Wastewater Epidemiology in South Africa Initiative is partnering with the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) to expand wastewater surveillance in rural areas.
September 08, 2025
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More scrutiny of domestic fishing fleets at ports could help deter illegal fishing
Domestic vessels account for the majority of port visits globally. Inspecting them in addition to foreign vessels is key to deterring illegal fishing, scientists say.
September 05, 2025
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Stanford scientists believe climate change expanding range of disease-carrying mosquitos
Faculty Affiliates Erin Mordecai and Desiree LaBeaud have been tracking mosquito species and the diseases they transmit in Costa Rica and Africa.
August 20, 2025
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Fertiliser separating system could usher in a urine revolution
Faculty Affiliate William Tarpeh and other researchers are "turning a waste problem into a resource opportunity".
August 19, 2025
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Liquid gold: Prototype harvests valuable resource from urine
William Tarpeh and his co-authors have developed a new system to transform human waste into a powerful tool for sustainable energy and agriculture in resource-limited regions.
August 19, 2025
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The rise of universities as engines of innovation
For two decades, Chuck Eesley has studied how entrepreneurship, education, and government investment drive innovation.
August 15, 2025
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When the waters rise: How climate change is threatening maternal mental health in Bangladesh
Predoctoral Research Fellow Suhi Hanif and Faculty Affiliate Jade Benjamin-Chung reveal the devastating impact of floods on prenatal depression in Bangladesh.
August 13, 2025
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Stanford and Cambridge academics visit ThunderPlus to study India’s EV evolution
A delegation co-led by Faculty Affiliate Erica Plambeck explored the role of startups and enterprises in advancing clean mobility.
August 07, 2025
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Swat team
Erin Mordecai is studying how climate change is affecting the spread of mosquito-borne infectious diseases, which will help predict future outbreaks.
June 02, 2025
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Trees vs. disease: Tree cover reduces mosquito-borne health risk
Faculty Affiliate Erin Mordecai and her co-authors find that small-scale tree cover in Costa Rica boosts biodiversity while limiting dangerous mosquito species.
May 28, 2025
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Tropical cyclones are preventing children from starting school
A study led by Faculty Affiliate Eran Bendavid reveals that these climate events are quietly but deeply damaging schooling, especially for young girls.
May 16, 2025
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Unexpected climate changes hit crop yields harder than predicted
A study led by David Lobell sheds light on the profound impact of rising temperatures and air dryness on essential crops and uncovers significant gaps in existing climate models.
May 12, 2025
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Improving practices at Bangladesh’s brick kilns: A win-win for business and the environment
In VoxDev, new evidence from Bangladesh reveals aligning business owners' profit motives with environmental and health goals can effectively reduce the pollution from brick kilns.
May 12, 2025