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Detecting dangerous aerosols at a distance
SRI’s work on an Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) program is advancing our ability to identify potentially dangerous chemicals in the air.
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Todd Grindal: Education research that makes an impact
SRI’s Education Division president seeks to provide students, educators, and policymakers with the tools to manage a transformative period in education.
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SRI develops a cost-effective ceramic matrix composite
A novel manufacturing approach aims to scale these special materials for new industry applications.
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How bioinformatics can improve mine management
SRI’s BioCyc platform is giving a bioinformatic startup an edge in mine-related research.
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SRI appoints Todd Grindal as Education Division President
SRI is poised to expand partnerships with states and foundations to chart the future of American education.
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Global alliance drives AI healthcare innovation in Abu Dhabi
SRI aims to build a cutting-edge global hub to advance digital health transformation.
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Ulf Lindqvist on AI and cybersecurity
Speaking to Information Week, SRI’s Ulf Lindqvist explained AI’s role in empowering cyber defenders to confront emerging threats.
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Xona secures a $92 million funding round
Xona Space Systems, a startup that licensed SRI technology, continues to advance position, navigation, and timing capabilities through low Earth orbit satellites.
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Quantum on Capitol Hill
The SRI-managed Quantum Economic Development Consortium convened quantum innovators and members of Congress to explore the future of quantum technology.
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Building the photonic circuits of the future
SRI’s work on DARPA’s HAPPI program seeks to measurably advance the capability of circuits that transmit information using light rather than electrons.
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Turning AI into a problem-solving teammate
To chart the future of human-machine teaming, SRI’s COLLEAGUE project is building an AI-based system designed to act as a true collaborative partner.
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SRI and partners explore new opportunities for young Arkansas children in foster care
An ongoing research-policy partnership is working to connect children with high-quality early care and education.
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SRI contributes to the WEF’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2025 report
SRI CEO David Parekh among top global leaders contributing expertise on how technology will impact the future.
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SRI is building an AI assistant for scientific research
A collaborative project that crosses multiple SRI labs and divisions is refining an application designed to take the drudgery out of scientific literature reviews.
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SRI receives FDA clearance to initiate a clinical trial of high-dose naloxone
Researchers say the new formulation could reduce overdose fatalities caused by fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.
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Helping pre-teens get the sleep they need
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights SRI research focused on the relationship between parental engagement and pre-teen sleep.
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How SRI accelerates deep tech startups
Innovators who join SRI’s Entrepreneurship-in-Residence program benefit from a unique opportunity to turn ground-breaking scientific advances into commercial applications.
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SRI fuels Silicon Valley space innovation
A May 2025 report from the Bay Area Council Economic Institute highlights SRI’s role in advancing space exploration.
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