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Breakthrough in the production of an acclaimed cancer-treating drug

Found naturally only in a single rainforest tree species, the compound can now have expanded availability for research and clinical uses.

Social Sciences

World Bank President David Malpass discusses the crisis facing development

World Bank President David Malpass spoke at SIEPR about the challenges confronting the developing world, from higher food and energy prices to rising interest rates, inflation, currency depreciation, and capital outflows.

Science & Technology

A water problem that’s still unresolved in schools across the country

In this episode of The Future of Everything, pediatrics professor Anisha Patel tells how engaging a local community about their needs – such as clean drinking water in schools – can lead to impactful discoveries and interventions.

Science & Technology

Wildfire smoke exposure hurts learning outcomes

Pollution from wildfires is linked to lower test scores and possibly lower future earnings for kids growing up with more smoke days at school, a new study finds. Impacts of smoke exposure on earnings are disproportionately borne by economically disadvantaged communities of color.

Medicine

‘Black boxes’ in Stanford Hospital operating rooms aid training and safety

A high-tech monitoring system inspired by the aviation industry is being tested in some surgery rooms at Stanford Hospital to see how well they improve safety and efficiency.

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Examining obstacles to gender equality

Stanford scholars have studied the obstacles women face across society – at work, in education, as leaders – and how to reach a more equitable society for everyone.

In The Spotlight

Battery technology research at Stanford

As battery technology has advanced, the quality and quantity of promising innovations are keeping Stanford researchers excited and busy.

Social Sciences

Explaining SCOTUS decisions

Stanford scholars examine the recent rulings made by the U.S. Supreme Court and what they reveal about how the highest power in the judicial branch of government views the relationship between the judicial, legislative, and executive functions of power.

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How can we harness wind and improve airflow to benefit society?

A Stanford scholar looks at how wind affects the sustainability and resiliency of buildings and cities, and how we can improve ventilation in homes and other structures.

Social Sciences

Understanding protests in Iran

Abbas Milani, founding director of Stanford’s Iranian Studies Program, discusses how the most recent protests sweeping cities and villages across Iran are part of an enduring fight to advance women’s rights and equality.

Science & Technology

Gamifying autism diagnosis and treatment

Video and audio data gathered by a smartphone game could facilitate earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and improve treatment.

Social Sciences

When it comes to communication from the top, less isn’t more

Many managers don’t convey the right amount of information, but those who under-communicate pay a steeper price.

Campus Life

At Convocation, Stanford Class of 2026 called to explore and engage

During the annual Convocation celebration to mark the start of the new academic year, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne urged new students to prepare for the future by exploring broadly and engaging deeply.

Science & Technology

President of Portugal talks sustainability during visit to Stanford

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa discussed Portugal and California’s shared climate challenges and opportunities, and said he hoped his visit would be the beginning of a “long-lasting friendship” with Stanford.

Science & Technology

New 3D printer promises faster, multi-material creations

Stanford engineers have designed a method of 3D printing that is 5 to 10 times faster than the quickest high-resolution printer currently available and is capable of using multiple types of resin in a single object.

Science & Technology

Examining the marginalization of Muslims in India

Feyaad Allie, a PhD candidate in the Department of Political Science, has spent the past several years studying discrimination against Muslims in India and how they have responded to their marginalization.

Medicine

Test predicts which COVID-19 patients will grow worse, Stanford Medicine study finds

A one-time test could predict which people hospitalized with COVID-19 are likely to worsen significantly, even if they were admitted with relatively mild symptoms, according to a Stanford Medicine study.

Science & Technology

Empowering private landowners to prevent wildfires

Controlled burning has proven effective at reducing wildfire risks, but a lack of insurance has dissuaded private landowners from implementing the practice. Policy expert Michael Wara discusses soon-to-be-enacted legislation that would pay for fire damages to neighboring properties in California.

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