In dorm discussion series, students grapple with political gridlock
Community & CultureNews
“Pizza, Politics, and Polarization,” organized by the ePluribus Stanford initiative, brought political scientists into undergraduate residence halls for ask-me-anything style conversations about the 2024 election and more.
Existing EV batteries may last up to 40% longer than expected
Earth & ClimateResearch
Consumers’ real-world stop-and-go driving of electric vehicles benefits batteries more than the steady use simulated in almost all laboratory tests of new battery designs, Stanford-SLAC study finds.
Should mental health screening be part of lawyer licensing?
LawQ&A
A new report from Stanford Law School’s Rhode Center investigates how states screen bar applicants for mental health conditions – and finds a profession in transition.
Portola Valley approves new Stanford housing
Campus & FacilitiesNews
Portola Terrace will include faculty homes and community affordable housing on a property close to the Stanford campus.