Plant only found in Australian rainforest yields lifechanging cancer drug
The compound’s availability has been limited because its only currently known natural source is a single plant species from Australia.
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Joseph Shavit
- Feb 28
Overnight car charging at home is wrong, Stanford researchers find
The vast majority of electric vehicle owners charge their cars at home in the evening or overnight. We’re doing it wrong, study finds.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 4
Plant only found in Australian rainforest yields gamechanging cancer-fighting drug
Researchers have discovered a rapid and sustainable way to synthetically produce a promising cancer-fighting compound right in the lab.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 29
Charging cars at home at night is wrong, according to Stanford research
The vast majority of electric vehicle owners charge their cars at home in the evening or overnight. We’re doing it wrong, according to study
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 1
Next-generation exoskeleton walks out into the real world
This "robotic boot" has a motor that works with calf muscles to give the wearer an extra push with every personalized step.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 31, 2022
‘Smart toilet’ monitors for signs of disease, Stanford research finds
The device, an ordinary toilet fitted with gadgets in the bowl, is useful for individuals who are predisposed to certain conditions.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 31, 2022
Spray-on smart skin uses AI to rapidly understand hand movements
A new type of smart skin developed at Stanford University could potentially revolutionize the way we interact with technology in the future.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 29, 2022
Charging EVs at home at night is wrong, according to Stanford research
The vast majority of electric vehicle owners charge their cars at home in the evening or overnight and are doing it wrong.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 1, 2022
Incredible untethered exoskeleton walks out into the real world
The exoskeleton personalizes assistance as people walk normally through the real world resulting in exceptional improvements in walking.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 31, 2022
Groundbreaking exoskeleton walks out into the real world
This exoskeleton personalizes assistance as people walk normally resulting in exceptional improvements in walking speed and energy economy.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 6, 2022
Breakthrough in cancer-treating drug achieved by Stanford researchers
Researchers have discovered a rapid and sustainable way to synthetically produce a promising cancer-fighting compound right in the lab.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 28, 2022
Stanford scientists construct molecule that destroys cancerous tumors
Researchers have developed a new synthetic molecule that combines a tumor-targeting agent with another molecule that triggers immunity.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 24, 2022
MIT, Harvard and Stanford scientists find “weaker ties” are more beneficial for job seekers
Paper presents first large-scale experimental evidence on causal effects of strong and weak ties on job mobility.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 17, 2022
Stanford researchers develop rechargeable batteries that store six times more charge
Researchers have developed rechargeable batteries that can store up to six times more charge than ones currently commercially available.
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