Cameron Scarlett scored on a 1-yard run and recovered a fumble in the end zone for a second score to lead Stanford to a 14-13 victory against Pittsburgh in the Sun Bowl on Monday.
The union of light and science gives us beautiful images, which, to the untrained eye, can appear strange, magical – and downright mysterious. Can you guess what you are looking at from glowing works of art representing different areas of research?
The relatively rapid evolution of gay rights in Germany intrigued Stanford doctoral candidate Samuel Clowes Huneke. His research into what led to Germany becoming a standard bearer for gay rights today surprised him.
In a small trial, brain scans revealed who was most at risk of relapsing after being treated for addiction to stimulants like amphetamines or cocaine. The finding could identify people who need help staying drug-free.
Earlier this month, parents and nurses sat down to deliver a healthy dose of Dr. Seuss’s ABC to the tiniest patients at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.
Stanford political scientists Francis Fukuyama, Anna Grzymala-Busse and Neil Malhotra discuss why populist messages have emerged in contemporary politics and how they have evolved into larger, political movements.
Recent droughts caused increases in emissions of carbon dioxide and harmful air pollutants from power generation in several western states as fossil fuels came online to replace hampered hydroelectric power. A new study quantifies the impact.
Heeding a growing call for action, a committee of scientists scrutinized every tool available to save coral reefs and described a wealth of possibilities.
Before heading home for the holidays, Stanford faculty, staff and students celebrated with a performance of The Nutcracker, the annual Messiah sing-along conducted by music Professor Stephen Sano and a Stanford-themed, life-sized gingerbread house.
Political scientist Larry Diamond says China is penetrating American institutions in ways that are coercive and corrupt, while the United States has not fully grasped the gravity of the situation.
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In a Q&A, Frank Wolak and Mark Thurber of the Program on Energy and Sustainable Development explain carbon pricing and how it would work in the United States.
With the recent forecast of El Niño as a high possibility this winter, a Stanford researcher weighs in on how reconstructing past weather events using coral reefs can help demystify this complex phenomenon.
Engineering students developed camera-equipped robots to help probe 3,000-year-old tunnels without disturbing ancient structures or endangering human lives.
On the eve of the first day of winter—and as the days grow shorter—we offer these iconic photographs from our archives celebrating the serene beauty of Stanford University at night.
Stanford researchers have identified the GPS locations and sizes of almost all U.S. solar power installations from a billion images. Using the data, which are public, they identified factors that promote the use of solar energy and those that discourage it.
Scientists at Stanford have solved a 50-year-old mystery that could open up new areas of research into muscle disorders. The study revealed a human enzyme that modifies muscle proteins to help them grow.
Eleanor Maccoby, the first woman to serve as chair of the Stanford Department of Psychology, was recognized for her scholarly contributions to gender studies and child and family psychology.
First generation or low-income students arrive to college chemistry courses at a disadvantage – lacking the honors or AP science courses that others take for granted. A companion course series helps ensure that no undergraduates taking chemistry are left behind.
Santa Clara County has issued a final environmental impact report confirming earlier analysis that the land use permit is an environmentally sustainable and responsible plan.
