Articles about Stanford University

Rise of robot colleagues fuels workplace loneliness

AI colleagues boost productivity but leave workers feeling disconnected as workplace relationships suffer collateral damage, research shows.

UJ researchers ranked among world’s top scientists

The University of Johannesburg says 82 of its researchers are recognised as among the world’s top 2% scientists.

When AI becomes harmful to humans

While artificial intelligence has advanced societies globally, it also has unintended negative consequences.

UCT online high school intros Adult Matric Programme

The University of Cape Town initiative allows participants to enrol online, on a part-time or full-time basis.

SAP Next-Gen brings 'Women in Data Science' to SA

The global Stanford University-led data science initiative comes to SA, aiming to guide and support female data scientists.

People more open to innovations in transport tech

A study by Visa and Stanford University finds 50% of people would use more public transport if the associated technology were improved.

How Facebook can become a better public forum

Researchers from the University of Oxford and Stanford University argue Facebook should make changes to aid democracy and free speech.

Pay for your train ride with your fitness tracker

We round up trends from across the globe that had us scratching our heads.

Stanford develops fire-proof battery

A research team at the US university makes a lithium-ion battery that releases a flame-retardant when there is an increase in temperature.

Staying human and humane as tech evolves

Rapid technological advances, including artificial intelligence, challenge individuals to maintain their essential humanity.

New aluminium battery charges in a minute

Researchers design a battery that is safer and faster to charge than the lithium-ion batteries most smart devices use.

Researchers create enzyme-based memory

Developments in biochemical and genetically-based computing research have moved us closer to a biological computer.