Ocean sand is in demand, but mining it comes at a cost
Earth & ClimateQ&A
Increased need from the construction industry has led to scarcity in places and shifted attention to sand sourced from marine and coastal environments. Stanford scientists discuss the social and environmental consequences.
A new ultrathin conductor for nanoelectronics
Science & EngineeringResearch
Researchers at Stanford Engineering have developed an ultrathin material that conducts electricity better than copper and could enable more energy-efficient nanoelectronics.
Campus events celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. look to the past and the future
EventsNews
A screening of MLK’s historic 1967 speech at Stanford kicks off a week of programming in honor of the civil rights leader’s legacy.
Knit haptic sleeve simulates realistic touch
Science & EngineeringResearch
Researchers at Stanford Engineering have developed a lightweight, comfortable knit sleeve that uses pressure-based haptics to simulate touch, opening up new possibilities for wearable devices.
The year in photos
Jonathan Levin, ’94, was inaugurated as the university’s 13th president, Tara VanDerveer held the title of all-time winningest coach in NCAA basketball, Stanford athletes won a record-setting 39 medals at the Olympic Games, and Virginia “Ginger” Hislop returned to campus to complete her master’s degree at 105. See these and other highlights from 2024 on the Farm.
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