‘The first experiments produced just jaw-dropping results’
Research MattersProfile
Stanford neuro-oncologist Michelle Monje is pursuing a cure for a deadly pediatric brain cancer – and reshaping our understanding of how cancer and brain development intersect.
Reflections on Stanford Engineering’s century of discovery
Science & EngineeringVideo
To mark 10 decades of excellence at Stanford Engineering, renowned voices share stories of impact and innovation.
How AI is leaving non-English speakers behind
Artificial IntelligenceQ&A
New research explores the communities and cultures being excluded from AI tools, leading to missed opportunities and increased risks from bias and misinformation.
Food expert David Lobell dishes on lab-grown meat
Earth & ClimateQ&A
Lobell discusses a record-setting slab of cultivated meat – and what it means for the future of food.
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Basic research is the pacemaker of technological progress.”
Google had its start at Stanford, funded by a federal grant to help build digital libraries. Read about nine other life-altering advances that government investment made possible.
How California’s farmers can recharge the aquifers they’ve drained
Rosemary Knight, professor of geophysics, on new research that could help agricultural producers ensure more sustainable water access.
Jet lag doesn’t have to ruin your trip. Here’s what you can do
Jamie Zeitzer, co-director of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences, on using whatever tools you can to make your trip more pleasant and silent.
