Earth & Climate

Stanford behavioral scientist Madalina Vlasceanu studies the psychology behind climate engagement. Here are four key findings from her research.

New Stanford research finds California homeowners insurance premiums up 84% since 2020, with the problem no longer confined to wildfire-prone areas.

New research shows how introducing native fish into rice fields may help boost crop yields while suppressing a disease affecting more than 220 million people worldwide.

New research finds that reforming livestock grazing practices can boost carbon storage, though supply chain emissions may offset the gains.

A new Stanford study finds that burning 500,000 acres of California conifer forests per year would reduce dangerous smoke pollution, with benefits that spread for miles.

The digital platform IKAN supports migrant fishers by helping them understand their rights and ensuring fair wage practices.

Climate change could make historically rare tropical cyclones more common in Southern California, significantly expanding landslide risk across the region by 2050.

Researchers have developed the Smaller Than Earth Habitability Model (STEHM) to assess which planets can maintain life-supporting atmospheres, focusing on size and atmospheric dynamics.

Electricity rates have risen 10% in the U.S. since last year. Stanford experts discuss the causes and propose solutions to ease costs for ratepayers.

Stanford research finds that brief electrical pulses trigger a molecular “reboot and rebound” in sea squirts, pointing toward new strategies to mitigate age-related decline.