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The science behind making resolutions stick

Resolving to eat healthier, exercise more, or find better work-life balance? Check out this collection of Stanford research on what really works when you want to make a change.

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Inspired by a whirligig toy, bioengineers developed a 20-cent, hand-powered centrifuge

Built using paper, twine and plastic, the “paperfuge” enables precise diagnosis and treatment of diseases like malaria and tuberculosis in the off-the-grid regions where these diseases are most prevalent.

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Maker spaces help Stanford community explore their creative side

Whether your dreams involve DNA synthesizers or dresses with pockets, almost any idea can come to life in one of the dozens of maker spaces on the Stanford campus.

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Stanford scholar applies Norwegian mindset about winter to a COVID-19 world

Kari Leibowitz’s research about wintertime mindsets in Norway found that positive beliefs and attitudes can make a big difference to overall well-being during dark winter months.

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