Natural Sciences

Physics advance could improve how AI remembers and learns

A Stanford-led team has created a new type of spin glass made of atoms and photons and used it to increase the memory capacity of simple artificial intelligence systems.

A metal piece of equipment with a round open chamber in the center
Portrait of Laura Dassama in the Stanford arcade.

Laura Dassama wins Shaw Award

Video content available for Worm’s radical transformation shows metamorphosis can change the functions of cells
An acorn worm resting in the palm of a researcher's hand

Worm’s radical transformation shows metamorphosis can change the functions of cells

Portrait of Sharon Long

Sharon Long wins International Prize for Biology

Portrait of Hans Andersen

Hans Andersen, pioneer in the study of liquids and other materials, has died at 84

A beach scene with waves that have a glowing luminescent blue edge

New pathway found to make luminescence

A stream with clouded water on the left and clear on the right

Pollution linked to fish hybrids in Mexican river

Infrared, visible, and ultraviolet image of the area around the Jellyfish Nebula

Researchers uncover evidence for sibling supernovas

Mountain lions have major ecological impact in small preserve