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Manu Prakash

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Our roundup this week highlights research that uses nanostructures to slow down light photons. Applications include virus detection, light detection and ranging (LIDAR) or virtual reality technology. (Photo: Unsplash)

Research Roundup: Nanoantennas slow light, regrowing human cartilage, new microscope to see ocean microorganisms

Derek Chen
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Aug. 26, 2020
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The Pneumask built by Prakash Labs. (Photo: Pneumask)

Professor hopes ‘frugal innovations’ can help global shortages of COVID-19 ventilators, protective equipment

Clyde John
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July 26, 2020
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The Pneumask built by Prakash Labs. (Photo: Pneumask)

Stanford researchers turn thousands of full-face snorkel masks into reusable PPE for hospital employees

Cooper Veit
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May 13, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has infected at least an estimated 1.35 million people globally. Our roundup this week highlights research that describes the pros and cons of mask decontamination methods in fighting the coronavirus. (Photo: Pixabay)

Research Roundup: Coronavirus mask decontaminations, heart abnormalities, stress influences on brain

Derek Chen
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April 6, 2020
Manu Prakash, assistant professor of bioengineering, was awarded a Genius Grant for his work in developing economical lab equipment, such as his paper microscope, the Foldscope (Courtesy of MacArthur Foundation).

Assistant professor of bioengineering Manu Prakash named MacArthur Fellow

Max Pienkny
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Oct. 5, 2016
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Stanford professor develops water-based computer

Aditi Desai
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July 10, 2015
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Stanford professor creates five-dollar chemistry set

Andrew Vogeley
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April 22, 2014
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