New pathway found to make luminescence
Stanford-led research on the molecule that creates the glow of fireflies and plankton has identified how mechanical force produces this type of light without heat.
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How children talk can indicate risk for future mental health problems
A Stanford-led study showed that analyzing children’s speech could predict whether they developed mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, six years later.
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