9 things you (probably) didn’t know were invented at Stanford
Feature
The one-handed jump shot, the computer mouse, the klystron, and digital FM synthesis are just a few of the transformative innovations with Stanford origins.
Innovative system turns human waste into sustainable fertilizer
Research
Stanford researchers have developed a prototype that harnesses urine to generate valuable fertilizer, offering solutions for sanitation and energy in resource-limited regions.
The evolution of universities as engines of innovation
Profile
For two decades, Chuck Eesley has studied how entrepreneurship, education, and government investment drive innovation, revealing the critical factors that contribute to entrepreneurial success.
The tax code oversight causing innovation to falter
News
New research finds that when a tax incentive lapsed, U.S. companies slashed their spending on research and development.
10 questions predict mental health risk after emergency hospitalization
News
A screening tool that takes just 5 minutes to complete identifies patients at risk of developing PTSD, depression, or anxiety after injury or sudden illness.
Big Ideas in Medicine conference explores ‘audacious’ health care solutions
Event Highlights
Experts from academia, industry, the humanities, and more gathered on the Stanford Medicine campus to pitch their concepts for the future of medicine.
The secret lives of plankton
Research
A team led by Manu Prakash is developing low-cost tools – including the PlanktoScope – that empower citizen scientists to help monitor ocean biodiversity.