How to achieve speed and scale in the clean energy transition
The Stanford Forum on the Science of Energy Transition held on April 10 at Stanford University brought together experts from various fields to discuss the challenges and innovations in transitioning to clean energy at a rapid pace.Robert Wallace, the CEO of Stanford Management Company, emphasized the importance of informed decision-making in the energy transition, stating, "Instead, the paths we choose must be informed by science."Arun Majumdar, the dean of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, highlighted the necessity of implementing a price on carbon to...
Two Stanford scholars awarded Guggenheim Fellowship
Kirstin Valdez Quade and amara tabor-smith have received 2024 Guggenheim Fellowships. The prestigious honor was bestowed upon them in recognition of their exceptional promise and outstanding work in their respective fields. Valdez Quade and tabor-smith, both scholars from Stanford University, have been chosen as this year's recipients of the Guggenheim Fellowship.Valdez Quade, an author and associate professor of English at Stanford, was awarded the fellowship for fiction. Her literary work, deeply rooted in her New Mexico heritage, explores themes of religious ritual,...
1 company in a city within San Benito County received one inspection in Q2 2023
There was one company in a city associated with San Benito County that received an FDA inspection in the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
- How many companies were inspected by the FDA in cities located in Santa Clara County in Q3 2023?
- Santa Clara County cities: 24 companies received FDA inspections in Q2 2023
- How many companies in cities in Santa Clara County received FDA inspections in Q1 2023?
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- Stanford Health Care-Stanford Hospital ranked among top 50 'Best Hospitals for Cancer'
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Stanford Researchers Develop Precision Drug ML2006a4 to Combat COVID-19 Variants
Stanford researchers have unveiled a promising new compound, ML2006a4, designed at the atomic level, which could serve as a potent anti-coronavirus drug in the fight against evolving COVID-19 variants. The compound, detailed in a paper published in Science Translational Medicine, has shown superior efficacy in preclinical experiments compared to the current oral drug Paxlovid.Senior author of the study, Michael Lin, emphasized the need for alternative drugs that are more resilient to mutations, stating, "As new waves of coronavirus keep crashing down, we need to have...
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Condoleezza Rice Urges U.S. to Shape the Future in 2024 Drell Lecture
Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice emphasized the importance of America's involvement in shaping the future during the 2024 Drell Lecture hosted by Stanford University's Center for International Security and Cooperation.During her lecture titled “What Does America Stand For?”, Rice warned against the consequences of America's retreat from global affairs, stating, “Every time we have tried to avoid entanglement, we have had to be entangled later at greater cost.”Rice highlighted the three major components of America's post-World War II vision, including a...
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Stanford Celebrates 13 Women’s History Makers
Stanford University has a rich history of female trailblazers who have made significant contributions in various fields. From astronauts to mathematicians, the legacy of these remarkable women continues to inspire generations. In the realm of space exploration, Stanford alumnae have left an indelible mark. Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space, and Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space, all have Stanford connections. Reflecting on her journey, Ochoa shared, "I had to speak up about what I thought I was capable...
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'Ruler for light’ could enable detailed measurement in personal devices
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a groundbreaking new type of frequency comb that could revolutionize precision measurement in personal electronic devices. The study, detailed in Nature, introduces a compact and energy-efficient laser microcomb that has the potential to bring high-precision measurement capabilities to everyday electronics.Hubert Stokowski, a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford and lead author of the study, explained, “The structure for our frequency comb brings the best elements of emerging microcomb technology together into one device. We...
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Stanford University cancer treatment breakthroughs could be impacted by Inflation Reduction Act drug-price provisions, says health care policy analyst
Stanford University researchers announced in December 2023 that they had discovered an “on/off switch” for breast cancer, but one healthcare policy analyst says medical breakthroughs like this could be at risk due to drug-pricing provisions in the “Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).”
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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Jan. 2
The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Jan. 2.
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ANN SOBRATO HIGH SCHOOL: Musical Audition Videos Due on January 9
Musical Audition Videos Due on January 9
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CITY OF PLAO ALTO: XCAP Special Meeting (Virtual) on January 13
XCAP Special Meeting (Virtual) on January 13
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GILROY HIGH SCHOOL: Boys Volleyball @ Kirby Subscribe to Alerts on January 12
Boys Volleyball @ Kirby Subscribe to Alerts on January 12
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