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Study shows how ‘love hormone’ spurs sociability

Oxytocin, a substance involved in nurturing, sexual and pair-bonding behaviors, has also been implicated in overall sociability. A new Stanford study in mice describes the brain circuitry that’s involved.

The Sightlines Project: 10 years in the making

Their mission: to ensure a long, bright future for all.

Resilience and the future of the world’s communities on the coast

Researchers develop a way to better predict corrosion from crude oil

The X-ray studies performed at SLAC will help the oil industry improve guidelines for corrosion from sulfur in crude oil.

Can pro athletes sit out the national anthem?

In this Q&A, Professor William Gould discusses recent protests by NFL players and the law.

Tracking proposed national monument reductions in the West

… & the West blog updates a breakdown of the status of affected monuments in the West.

From science to finance: SLAC summer interns forge new paths in STEM

More than 100 students worked on projects ranging from website development to imaging techniques for X-ray studies, learning new ways to apply their talents.

Engineering course aims to solve real-world problems in health care

Accomplishments in the Bioengineering Capstone Course show that these graduating seniors are poised for leadership.

New book warns climate change is making us sick

Co-authored by Stanford wilderness medicine expert Paul Auerbach, Enviromedics describes the frightening effects of climate change on health.

How one-stop shopping benefits consumers

Retailers keep prices low across categories to avoid losing customers to competitors.