Investors are increasingly eying alternatives to the world’s strongest currency.

Biologists have identified molecular anchors that secure plant cell membranes to their walls during water loss, providing insights for developing drought-resistant crops.

An economist argues that regulators and naysayers are missing the real story about market concentration.

New research finds that class shapes not just who negotiates for higher salaries, but who pays a price for speaking up.

The winners of the AI for Organizations Grand Challenge believe that identifying the “grammar of coordination” could have profound implications for the future of work.

Stanford research finds they adopt ChatGPT fastest – and turn the time it saves into more leisure.

People around the world are living, working, and learning longer. Get ready to upgrade your old ideas about longevity.

Yann Le Guen, PhD, and colleagues studied why some people remain cognitively healthy despite high genetic risk for Alzheimer’s. The findings may offer clues to natural protection against the disease.

A new Stanford study shows data brokers are making it difficult for consumers to submit privacy requests and failing to report how many privacy requests they receive.

Younger, wealthier households are more likely to use AI to boost efficiency and enjoy more downtime.

A Stanford GSB study finds LLMs nudge users toward smart savings and investing habits – but the guidance skews weaker for women and less financially literate prompters.

In a Stanford-led study, the way preteens talked could predict whether they developed conditions like depression or anxiety six years later.

A new Stanford-led study finds that X’s “For You” algorithm mistakes outrage for interest – and fills your feed accordingly.

Neutrophils are linked to schizophrenia through the mysterious appearance of the protein C4A.

Climate change could make historically rare tropical cyclones more common in Southern California, significantly expanding landslide risk across the region by 2050.

The weather patterns behind Europe’s past extreme heat waves could cause tens of thousands more deaths in today’s hotter climate – unless countries rapidly scale up heat-adaptation efforts.

About 31 million U.S. adults have food allergies, nearly half of which develop after age 18, findings that surprised food allergy experts.

The FDA finally gave the green light to bemotrizinol. We consulted three Stanford Medicine experts about why this is considered a massive leap forward for skin health in the U.S.

According to a new Stanford Medicine analysis, most Americans would be healthier if clocks weren’t changed twice a year.

It’s never been harder to navigate the demands of leadership. But there’s hope, says Robert Siegel.

Low interest rates fueled an asset boom that benefited the wealthy — and would amplify the hit of potential Social Security cuts on low-income retirees.

Colorectal cancer is the No. 1 cause of cancer deaths among people under age 50. Here’s what Stanford Medicine experts want people to know.

Stanford scientists have directly linked the disappearance of once-dominant marine groups to intolerable heat and diminished oxygen in ancient oceans.

Learn simple tips to keep your bike in top shape, from tire checks to brake adjustments.

With increased use of chatbots in mental health contexts, AI developers now rely on human experts to evaluate AI’s responses for “safety” – but experts rarely agree on what’s safe.

As AI simplifies job tasks, new research finds the biggest wage gains may go to workers who currently earn the least.

For many job postings, AI screening tools recommend white candidates at higher rates than Black and Asian candidates, new research shows.

Unlike typically developing teenagers, teens with autism don’t become more attuned to unfamiliar voices as they mature, a difference that helps explain their social struggles.

A Stanford GSB study finds LLMs nudge users toward smart savings and investing habits – but the guidance skews weaker for women and less financially literate prompters.

New research finds that small pools of shared vessels could cut ballasting-related carbon emissions by up to 15%.

New research reveals how people learn social conventions with minimal data – and why that sets us apart from LLMs.

Researchers helped VolunteerMatch and Feeding America improve the algorithms behind their work.

Physicists have identified possible remnants of two exploded stars that were once paired before they each blew up.

A study in Mexico finds that water pollution can threaten biodiversity through hybridization, causing distinct species to collapse into one.

Stanford researchers developed an AI tool that creates novel burger recipes optimized for individual preferences. The implications for science go well beyond food.