Research
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A new approach to teaching science can help inoculate against misinformation, Stanford researchers say
Stanford scholars Jonathan Osborne and Daniel Pimentel make a case for “a fundamental shift” in K-12 science education.
November 21, 2022
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Tax rebates for solar power ineffective for low-income Americans, but a different incentive works
Tax rebates for installing residential solar power have done little to spur adoption in low-income communities in the United States, while a less common incentive seems to...
November 18, 2022
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Beavers will become a bigger boon to river water quality as U.S. West warms, Stanford study finds
American beaver populations are booming in the western United States as conditions grow hotter and drier.
November 08, 2022
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‘Gentle’ islet cell transplant cures mice of diabetes with few side effects, Stanford Medicine researchers say
A technique developed at Stanford Medicine allows mice with diabetes to accept unmatched islet cells and durably restores blood sugar control without immunosuppression or...
November 08, 2022
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How much microplastic do whales eat? Up to 10 million pieces per day, Stanford research finds
The largest animals ever known to have lived on Earth ingest the tiniest specks of plastic in colossal amounts, Stanford University scientists have found.
November 01, 2022
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Stanford exoskeleton walks out into the real world
For years, the Stanford Biomechatronics Laboratory has captured imaginations with their exoskeleton emulators – lab-based robotic devices that help wearers...
October 12, 2022
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Inaugural IDEAL Provostial Scholars Conference to explore how racism manifests across systems
Foremost scholars of race and ethnicity from throughout the country and across disciplines will gather Oct.
October 06, 2022
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Stanford researchers develop new tool for targeted cell control
Thanks to new RNA vaccines, we humans have been able to protect ourselves incredibly quickly from new viruses like SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
October 05, 2022
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Examining the marginalization of Muslims in India
When Feyaad Allie traveled to India in the summer to explore research possibilities after his second year at Stanford, he had a general interest in studying the
September 26, 2022
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Stanford Medicine study: SARS-CoV-2 infects fat tissue, creates inflammatory storm cloud
Is SARS-CoV-2 hiding in your fat cells?
September 22, 2022
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A New Strategy to Speed Up Cold Case Investigations
For nearly 37 years, she was known as Buckskin Girl — a young, anonymous murder victim found outside Dayton, Ohio, wearing a deer-hide poncho.
September 14, 2022
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When It Comes to Communication from the Top, Less Isn’t More
A boss who overloads you with information may be frustrating, but one who leaves you in the dark may come off as uncaring.
September 12, 2022
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How an “Impact Mindset” Unites Activists of Different Races
After the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in May 2020, more than 15 million Americans took to the streets to protest racial injustice.
September 08, 2022
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To persuade political rivals, it helps to believe in the value of empathizing with them, Stanford study finds
Empathizing with your political opponents increases your chances of changing their minds.
August 30, 2022
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As Colorado River wanes, water supplies and ecosystems hang in the balance
At a time of unprecedented aridification across the American West, the 1,450-mile-long Colorado River and its primary storage reservoirs — Lake Powell and Lake M
August 30, 2022
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Ways to strengthen democracy, as determined by Stanford-led ‘mega study’
A Stanford-led project has identified a set of strategies to counter anti-democratic attitudes and reduce partisan animosity.
August 29, 2022
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Stanford launches new interdisciplinary postdoctoral program for energy research
Stanford’s new postdoctoral program in sustainable energy will accept up to 10 fellows annually for three years of fully supported interdisciplinary research.
August 26, 2022
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Underwater Stanford scientists investigate the kelp forests
Swaying through the currents of Monterey Bay are underwater trees enrooted to the ocean floor.
August 23, 2022
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New Stanford animation simulator focuses on finding interesting outcomes
Computer-based animators who are tasked with bringing to life imaginary worlds and characters are aided by simulators that can model the many possible ways an ob
August 04, 2022
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‘Digital human’ helps teach Stanford study participants to walk with less stress on knees
Researchers at Stanford Medicine have discovered how to reduce force
July 07, 2022