Ashby Morrison named associate vice provost for graduate education and postdoctoral affairs
News
In her new role, Morrison aims to help grad students and postdocs discover the full range of careers open to them, from academia to government to industry.
Why some planets have theory-defying atmospheres
Research
Scientists expected planets hugging their stars to be airless, yet some maintain thick atmospheres. New Stanford research explains the mechanism behind this atmospheric paradox.
What’s at stake in the Meta trial
Q&A
Nora Freeman Engstrom explains how states are targeting the social media giant and why the outcome could reshape tech regulation.
New AI tool compresses data without losing critical details
Research
A neural network developed by SLAC researchers shrinks massive experimental datasets while retaining all crucial information, enabling faster discovery across fields.
Digital stewardship at Stanford reaches 20-year milestone
Feature
The Stanford Digital Repository now preserves 5.5 million research materials, advancing open science and enabling discoveries that build on past work.
Short animation changes how people see addiction
Q&A
In an international study, a wordless animated video improved attitudes toward people with addiction – offering a scalable way to reduce stigma across languages and cultures.
‘Molecular glue’ turns cancer driver into built-in kill switch
Research
A Stanford Medicine-designed molecule turns BCL6, a protein that helps drive lymphoma, into a trigger for cancer-cell death.
A Stanford gynecologist’s guide to menopause after breast cancer
Analysis & Insights
Clinical assistant professor Kathryne Sanserino explains why menopause can be especially intense after breast cancer treatment and how personalized, nonhormonal treatment options can help.
AI Tinkery expands beyond Stanford to support classrooms worldwide
Research
Stanford’s hands-on hub for exploring generative AI in teaching and learning is introducing a network and playbook to help educators create their own AI sandboxes.
Inside the race to prepare cities for extreme heat
Video
Stanford researchers are working to help cities adapt to extreme weather and keep people and buildings cool during severe heat waves.
How ‘For You’ feeds amplify outrage
Research
A study of X finds that engagement-based feeds are more likely to push provocative content than posts aligned with users’ stated values.
Research explores options for shrinking the Fed
Q&A
Stanford finance expert Darrell Duffie identifies tools the Federal Reserve could use to reduce its $6.7 trillion balance sheet without disrupting monetary policy or bank liquidity.