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Carolyn Bertozzi wins Nobel in chemistry

Stanford chemist Carolyn Bertozzi was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for her development of bioorthogonal reactions, which allow scientists to explore cells and track biological processes without disrupting the normal chemistry of the cell.

Science & Technology

Targeted cell control

A new method for prompting cells to create specific proteins can more accurately focus on which cells make the proteins and when. Given the diverse purposes of proteins in the body, this could lead to advances in medical treatments and research, among other applications.

Arts & Creativity

Artist Stephanie Syjuco asks viewers to reconsider images’ accuracy and neutrality

In her exhibition White Balance/Color Cast at the Anderson Collection, artist and alum Stephanie Syjuco uses a variety of media to challenge the assumption that images are neutral.

Science & Technology

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.

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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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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.

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.

Science & Technology

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.

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

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.

Science & Technology

Carolyn Bertozzi wins Nobel in chemistry

Targeted cell control

Artist Stephanie Syjuco asks viewers to reconsider images’ accuracy and neutrality

Breakthrough in the production of an acclaimed cancer-treating drug

World Bank President David Malpass discusses the crisis facing development

In the Spotlight

Examining obstacles to gender equality

Battery technology research at Stanford

Explaining SCOTUS decisions

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

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

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

Understanding protests in Iran

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

Wildfire smoke exposure hurts learning outcomes

President of Portugal talks sustainability during visit to Stanford

New 3D printer promises faster, multi-material creations

Examining the marginalization of Muslims in India

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

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