The science behind the ‘super’ El Niño
Earth & ClimateQ&A
This year’s El Niño is among the most extreme on record. Stanford experts explain how it works and what it means for people and ecosystems.
Satellites detect methane emissions in large-scale test
Earth & ClimateResearch
In a yearlong experiment, satellites designed to monitor methane detected 92-100% of controlled releases on clear days.
Exploring the cellular mystery behind ALS
Health & MedicineAnalysis & Insights
Why ALS damages some nerve cells that control muscle movement but spares others remains unclear. Stanford Medicine’s Aaron Gitler and colleagues are searching for answers.
Study refines our understanding of long COVID
Science & EngineeringNews
An analysis of 14.4 billion medical insurance claims has uncovered limitations in earlier studies, offering a more reliable way to measure the long-term health effects of COVID-19.
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Genetic study reveals surprising origin of Native Hawaiians
Health & MedicineResearch
An extensive genomic analysis suggests Hawaii’s first settlers were the most capable sailors of their time, crossing 7,000 kilometers of open ocean to reach their new home.
What new pregnancy loss guidelines mean for patients
Health & MedicineQ&A
Stanford physician Ruth Lathi explains how updated guidance could help patients find answers after multiple miscarriages and receive compassionate care.
AI twins find drugs that may prevent early labor
Health & MedicineResearch
A Stanford Medicine-led study used a virtual model of the immune system during pregnancy to identify a promising drug combination that could reduce the risk of preterm birth.
How light became a tool for studying the brain
Health & MedicineResearch
Karl Deisseroth helped pioneer optogenetics, now used in thousands of labs worldwide to study how nerve-cell activity shapes behavior.
The future of climate change beliefs
A new framework for student success
Governing AI in health care
From the novel to the ocean
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Researchers open autonomous robotics learning to the world
Science & EngineeringNews
A free online textbook, video lectures, and hands-on resources are making cutting-edge autonomy knowledge accessible to developers, researchers, and robot enthusiasts everywhere.
AI data centers
A new SIEPR policy brief examines the employment effects of data centers, expanding from the local to the national level.
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New book examines how Americans enforce the law
LawResearch
Law Professor Diego Zambrano explores why the U.S. relies on individuals and organizations to bring lawsuits over legal violations – and the strengths and shortcomings of that approach.
Academy trains legal engineering leaders
LawResearch
Attorneys and executives will train at Stanford on AI strategy, workflow redesign, and governance, combining legal expertise with an engineering mindset.
Understanding the case against Meta
LawQ&A
Nora Freeman Engstrom explains why states targeted the social media giant and how the outcome could reshape tech regulation.
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How to fix a broken hierarchy from the inside
BusinessQ&A
It’s hard to escape hierarchies. In a new book, organizational behavior professor Nir Halevy offers a method for diagnosing and treating dysfunctional ones.
