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Stanford event showcases climate innovations for greenhouse gas removal
Stanford University recently hosted an event to address climate change and the need for greenhouse gas removal.
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U.S. energy experts propose solutions to avoid electricity grid crisis
After two decades of minimal growth, experts anticipate a significant rise in U.S. electricity demand, projecting an increase of 15-20% over the next decade and a doubling by 2050, according to the Department of Energy.
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Stanford explores 3D printing for potential heart and organ replacement
Stanford University is at the forefront of a bold initiative that seeks to revolutionize the medical field through advanced 3D printing techniques.
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Jasper Ridge research reveals complexity in oak ecosystem dynamics
Sitting atop the land of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Stanford University, is the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve.
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Stanford Science Fellows selects largest cohort since program's inception in 2020
Eleven postdoctoral scholars have been chosen as the 2025 cohort of Stanford Science Fellows, representing the largest group since the inception of the program in 2020.
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Study reveals shingles vaccine linked to reduced dementia risk in older adults
A recent public health policy in Wales has uncovered compelling evidence linking the shingles vaccine with a lower risk of dementia.
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Study explores historical fiction's impact on Japanese nationalism before World War II
James Reichert's new book, "Literature for the Masses: Japanese Period Fiction, 1913-1941," delves into the role of samurai adventure stories in Japanese nationalism before World War II.
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Art exhibition "Handle with Care" at Cantor Arts Center emphasizes the design of handles
The Cantor Arts Center is hosting an exhibition titled "Handle with Care," curated by Patrick R. Crowley, associate curator of European art.
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Study: U.S. history textbooks underrepresent Asians and Asian Americans
Despite the significant contributions of Asians to American infrastructure and institutions, a recent study highlights their underrepresentation and negative portrayal in U.S. history textbooks.
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Contemporary photo exhibition at Cantor Arts Center explores human impact on environment
The Cantor Arts Center in Stanford University is hosting "Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene," a major photo exhibition examining the contemporary era through the lens of the Anthropocene.
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Women's Leadership Summit encourages participants to 'dream beyond boundaries
The Women's Leadership Summit encouraged attendees to "dream beyond boundaries" in an inspiring session.
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Strategies proposed to prevent H5N1 bird flu epidemic
The threat posed by the H5N1 bird flu virus is under the spotlight, due to its potential to not only increase egg prices nationally but also transform into a major health crisis.
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Windhover Contemplative Center reopens to visitors
The Windhover Contemplative Center has reopened its doors.
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Stanford study explores species' global spread post-mass extinction
Scientists have been investigating the aftermath of Earth's largest mass extinction event, known as the end-Permian extinction, which occurred around 252 million years ago and resulted in the loss of 80% of marine species.
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Stanford's Allison Okamura explores robot caregivers for aging populations
Allison Okamura, a Stanford University professor, is pioneering a new generation of in-home robot caretakers.
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Stanford study examines impact of H-2A visa program on migrant workers
Each year, over 250,000 migrant workers come to the United States under the H-2A visa program to work in agriculture.
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Generative AI could transform health care in low-income countries, says Stanford report
The potential of generative AI to enhance global medical care, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, is gaining attention.
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Stanford's PhD Pathways aids transition to non-academic careers for doctoral candidates
Nearly 300 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers recently gathered at Stanford University for an event focused on career paths outside academia.
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Stanford study reveals glucose as key regulator in cell differentiation processes
A new study by Stanford Medicine has uncovered an unexpected function of glucose in tissue differentiation.
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Stanford faculty named AAAS fellows for contributions in science and engineering
Four faculty members from Stanford University have been honored as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).