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Virtual reality can help make people more empathetic

Stanford researchers found that people who underwent a virtual reality experience, called “Becoming Homeless,” were more empathetic toward the homeless and more likely to sign a petition in support of affordable housing than other study participants.

Awards

Aron Wall wins Breakthrough New Horizons Prize

Aron Wall employs concepts from across theoretical physics, from black holes to the holographic principle, in the quest to answer a fundamental question: What is spacetime?

Science & Technology

New way to find relatives from forensic DNA

Investigators may be able to use forensic DNA to track down family members in public genealogy databases, creating new ways to generate leads while also raising issues about genetic privacy.

Science & Technology

Concussion researchers study head motion in high school football hits

Stanford scientists hope to use the data to better understand what causes concussions.

Science & Technology

Studying the stars with machine learning

To keep up with an impending astronomical increase in data about our universe, astrophysicists turn to machine learning.

In the Spotlight

In The Spotlight

A fresh perspective can change everything

Some of the most important discoveries come not from plowing ahead, but instead from stepping back to gain a fresh perspective, whether that means revisiting old assumptions or seeking a new lens outside one’s academic field.

Social Sciences

Elections: Understanding democracy in a divided America

As the midterms approach, see how scholars from across Stanford's social and political sciences are studying challenges related to democracy today.

Arts & Creativity

Stanford unveils new Presidential Residencies on Future of the Arts, welcomes guest artists

Guest artists from around the world bring vitality and variety to campus in the fall.

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University Affairs

Stanford trustees hear annual report from president, tour new Bass Biology Building

At its Oct. 14-16 meeting, the Stanford University Board of Trustees also took action on building projects and discussed investment responsibility

Science & Technology

Scientists find missing piece in glacier melt predictions

A new method for observing water within ice has revealed stored meltwater that may explain the complex flow behavior of some Greenland glaciers, an important component for predicting sea-level rise in a changing climate.

Social Sciences

Helping journalists use data for investigative reporting

Stanford University scholars are launching a data-driven initiative to help journalists find stories at a lower cost, to support local newsrooms explore public interest issues and fight against misinformation.

Arts & Creativity

Cantor, Stanford Libraries make Warhol photography archives publicly available

Searchable databases allow researchers and Andy Warhol fans worldwide to examine over 130,000 photographs taken by the iconic artist.

University Affairs

Stanford principles regarding immigration

As events continue to unfold regarding federal immigration policy, a website has been created where Stanford leaders summarize the principles of the university’s support for international and undocumented community members. Also found on the site are links to resources for the Stanford community.

Campus Life

At Stanford, Alex Stamos discusses online security, safety

During a lecture Tuesday evening, Alex Stamos, a Stanford researcher and a former chief security officer at Facebook, encouraged technology companies, researchers and the government to work together to solve cybersecurity issues.

Law & Policy

Subsidizing private insurance for Medicare: Is it working?

The last two decades have seen an accelerated effort to subsidize private health insurance plans to provide Medicare and Medicaid benefits.

Science & Technology

New simulation shows how Alzheimer’s spreads

A new computer model maps how misshapen proteins associated with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases and ALS spread throughout the brain.

Social Sciences

How CEOs-in-waiting buy the companies they want to run

A little-known investment vehicle skyrockets young entrepreneurs into top roles.

Science & Technology

A new mechanism for how animal cells stay intact

Watching the movement of every cell in an adult animal all at once, the Prakash lab discovered ultra-fast cellular contractions. This research suggests a new role for cellular contractions in tissue cohesion, which could be the basis of a new material.

University Affairs

Stanford University statement on Measure F in Palo Alto

The initiative on the November ballot in the City of Palo Alto would significantly affect the delivery of health care within the city, including at Stanford Health Care.

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