The evolution of universities as engines of innovation
Science & EngineeringProfile
For two decades, Chuck Eesley has studied how entrepreneurship, education, and government investment drive innovation, revealing the critical factors that contribute to entrepreneurial success.
The ecological promise of the Himalayan black pea
Earth & ClimateResearch
Stanford researchers discovered a nearly forgotten variety of black peas from the northwest Himalayas that excels in climate resilience and nutrition.
Stanford acquires an unseen piece of Beat Generation history
Libraries & ArchivesResearch
The archives of Al Aronowitz, a journalist known for his “street-level” coverage of the seminal poets and musicians of the 1950s and ’60s, offer scholars a new lens on mid-20th-century counterculture.
How the rise of Craigslist helped fuel America’s political polarization
Political ScienceResearch
A new study highlights how disruptions in classifieds impacted political coverage, creating opportunities for more extreme candidates.
Research Matters
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Over time, you would get the full payback for your system and basically get your backup for free.”
Ram Rajagopal, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, on why solar panels and batteries are financially beneficial for many American households.
Reintroducing beavers in certain habitats could improve ecosystems and water quality, study finds
Kate Maher, professor of Earth system sciences, shares how returning beavers to ecosystems could benefit humans and Mother Nature.
Why women are weary of the emotional labor of ‘mankeeping’
Angelica Puzio Ferrara, a postdoctoral fellow in Stanford’s Clayman Institute for Gender Research, talks about the demands put on women as male social circles shrink.
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