‘Our goal is to build bridges between the lab and the classroom’
Research MattersProfile
By studying why some kids struggle to read, cognitive neuroscientist Jason Yeatman hopes to make education work better for all students and deepen science’s understanding of the brain.
What’s at stake for the COP30 global climate summit
Earth & ClimateQ&A
As the U.S. refrains from sending an official delegation to the UN climate talks, Stanford experts highlight unexpected sources of global momentum.
Is there a limit to indoor nature’s benefits?
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While indoor greenery enhances well-being, new research reveals that exceeding a certain amount can lead to feelings of overwhelm.
Extinction of unusual sharks threatens species diversity
Earth & ClimateResearch
One-third of Earth’s 500 shark species are on the brink of extinction. A new Stanford-led analysis reveals that species with specialized traits are most at risk.
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Five things to know about the dangers of high blood pressure
Health & MedicineAnalysis & Insights
In light of recent hypertension guideline updates, a Stanford Medicine cardiologist weighs in on lifestyle best practices, new interventions, and how best to monitor your blood pressure at home.
Eye prosthesis restores sight to patients with incurable vision loss
Health & MedicineNews
In a Stanford Medicine-led clinical trial, a wireless retinal prosthesis enabled patients with advanced macular degeneration to regain enough vision to read books and subway signs.
Preemies benefit from hearing mom’s voice, study finds
Health & MedicineVideo
Stanford Medicine-led research shows that premature babies experience improved language development when listening to recordings of their mothers – a finding that could transform neonatal care.
GenAI helps Stanford researchers better understand brain diseases
Health & MedicineResearch
Synthetic brain MRI technology is supercharging computational neuroscience with massive data.
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The future of wound healing
On this episode of “The Future of Everything,” Stanford clinician-scientist Jill Helms, a surgeon and authority on regenerative medicine, explores the many ways bodies repair themselves after injury and ways to help people heal better and faster.
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MoreBusinessA five-minute crash course on accounting literacy
BusinessVideo
Professor Ed deHaan shares essential insights on the language of business from his class Financial Accounting and Reporting.
America’s got talent: The case for investing in public education
Public education made the U.S. the land of opportunity for generations of Americans. Without renewed investment, economist Lukas Althoff argues, that status is at risk.
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Exploring the Louvre heist with French culture expert Cécile Alduy
Arts & HumanitiesQ&A
The Stanford professor of French literature and culture unpacks what the audacious Louvre jewel heist reveals about French culture, history, and self-image today.
Capturing the brilliant, complicated life of Philip Roth
Arts & HumanitiesNews
Philip Roth: Stung by Life, a new biography by Stanford historian Steven J. Zipperstein, took years of research – and encouragement from Roth himself.
Pulitzer-winning author returns with decade-in-the-making epic
Arts & HumanitiesQ&A
In The Wayfinder, award-winning author and Stanford Professor Adam Johnson draws on the cultures and landscapes of the Polynesian islands to tell a story set 1,000 years in the past – with timely echoes for today.
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Studying the secret world of spycraft
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Amy Zegart has devoted her career to understanding national security challenges and emerging threats in the digital age.
