
The ongoing impact of California’s Eaton Fire on mothers
Q&A
Associate Professor Antero Garcia interviewed moms in Pasadena and Altadena to examine the disaster’s toll – uncovering effects ranging from decision fatigue to survivor’s guilt.
How to communicate effectively amid constant change
Video
On the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast, Rob Siegel talks with host Matt Abrahams about navigating the new normal of ambiguity.
Psychologist Gregory Walton shares science-backed ways to combat self-doubt
Video
In Ordinary Magic, Walton explores the power of “wise interventions” — evidence-based techniques to help people thrive and build confidence.

Why is social connection so hard for Gen Z?
Q&A
Young adults crave closeness, says Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki, but misjudge how much their peers want that, too. His research found strategies that can help nudge people to take a chance on one another.
National security experts discuss threat of cyberwarfare
Event
At the 2025 SIEPR Economic Summit, ex-government insiders talked about the mounting risks of a cyberwar that could disrupt critical infrastructure.

New paper examines how cultural differences impacted COVID mortality rates
Research
A Stanford-led international team found that “cultural defaults” played a significant role in how the U.S. and some East Asian countries responded to the coronavirus pandemic.

In her new book, Didi Kuo argues political parties no longer exist to represent their constituents
Book
Kuo, a fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, says this evolution lays the groundwork for serious imbalances in who democracy serves.

How to cope after a megafire
Q&A
A psychologist with on-the-ground expertise offers insights for survivors and their communities.

How consolidation is changing local TV news
News
When it comes to local coverage, the big media companies buying up America’s local broadcasters aren’t on the same frequency.

Who gets to cross cultural boundaries without permission?
News
New research finds that claims of cultural appropriation target the powerful without really challenging the status quo.