Media Mentions
In the News
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Rosenkranz Prize winner Nathan Lo develops new methods to tackle a neglected global infectious disease
Lo is tackling a tropical disease most people have never heard of—yet it infects 300–600 million people worldwide.
May 28, 2026
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Go behind the science with Rodolfo Dirzo
The Stanford ecologist traces quiet shifts in the natural world, and how they circle back to human health.
April 06, 2026
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A low-cost, self-driving microscope could speed up infection diagnostics
Faculty Affiliate Manu Prakash helped develop a malaria-finding microscope that works in low-resource settings, improving access to sensitive infectious disease diagnostics.
March 12, 2026
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New research shows path to affordable water in fast-growing cities
By 2050, up to half the world’s urban population will face water scarcity. In a study co-authored by Faculty Affiliate Rosamond Naylor, a new model of water supply, demand, and policies in a drought-prone city of 7 million in India shows how policies could prevent the poor from bearing the heaviest burden.
March 10, 2026
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AI platform maps disease risk from space
Led by Faculty Affiliate Giulio De Leo, Stanford scientists in Senegal hunting for schistosomiasis—a parasitic disease infecting 250 million people worldwide—used AI to transform local fieldwork into satellite-powered risk analysis.
March 05, 2026
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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