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Once problems are solved, mathematicians tend to evaluate the importance of research contributions in terms of the questions that arise.

Mohammed Abouzaid, professor of mathematics, on the impact of math research in the age of AI.

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Groundbreaking innovations that begin in Stanford labs flow freely into private industry to improve human well-being, fuel the economy, and strengthen American competitiveness.

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The Life Machines

Daria Mochly-Rosen and Emanuel Rosen

Stanford Medicine Professor Daria Mochly-Rosen and Emanuel Rosen explain mitochondria’s role in human health and the lifestyle habits that will leverage their benefits.

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The Division of Rationalized Labor

Michelle Jackson

Michelle Jackson, associate professor of sociology, explains a paradox in how the division of labor has evolved over the last 150 years: Many of today’s occupations have both more specialization and a wider range of responsibilities.

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