For large corporations, the decision to split often reflects a process similar to biological adaptation and the evolution of new species, argues GSB Professor Robert Burgelman.
International negotiators will meet in Egypt this Sunday for the latest U.N. climate change conference. Stanford experts in a range of fields discuss issues likely to be in the spotlight, including compensation to developing countries for climate change-related damages.
Analysis of ocean plastic pollution and whale foraging behavior tracked with noninvasive tags shows whales are ingesting tiny specks of plastic in far bigger quantities than previously thought, and nearly all of it comes from the animals they eat – not the water they gulp.
On this episode of the podcast Think Fast Talk Smart, the d.school’s Jeremy Utley talks about what keeps us from breakthroughs and why you should write down bad ideas.
A research team led by Beatriz Magaloni and Melanie Morten is gathering new data on how H-2A visas impact the economic and social outcomes of families in Mexico and small farm owners in the United States.
Researchers including Sean Reardon of the Graduate School of Education have produced an unprecedented map of trends in learning loss, combining local and national test score data to reveal patterns that vary from one school district to the next.
Based on new analyses of satellite data, scientists have found that hydrologic conditions that increase flash drought risk occur more often than current models predict. The research also shows that incorporating how plants change soil structures can improve Earth system models.
What does it mean when you’re exposed to COVID-19 and develop symptoms, yet never test positive? Stanford Medicine’s Benjamin Pinsky discusses test reliability and what to do when your infection status is unknown.
Encapsulating precious-metal catalysts in a web-like alumina framework could reduce the amount needed in catalytic converters – and our dependency on these scarce metals.
Years after Hurricane Katrina altered his life’s course, Elliott White Jr. set out to understand what drives coastal wetland loss as a way to help lessen harm from future climate impacts for vulnerable coastal communities.
Researchers at the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute have identified how the axon and dendrite are maintained as separate compartments, which could shed light on disease mechanisms.
The tobacco industry has used intensive marketing to popularize menthol cigarettes in Black communities and among women and youth, Stanford researchers found.
A study that looked at how a Grammy affects artists’ creativity found that bands get more daring and unique after winning the award, while nominees who don’t win become more mainstream.
Stanford University reported returns on its investment portfolio as of June 30, 2022, and the value of its endowment as of the close of its fiscal year, Aug. 31, 2022.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in a conversation with his predecessor Condoleezza Rice on a broad spectrum of issues during his visit to Stanford Monday.
Shanto Iyengar is co-leading an effort to survey thousands of Americans during the 2024 presidential election cycle, a period that will likely be marked by extreme volatility.
On The Future of Everything, civil and environmental engineer Alexandria Boehm discusses the new form of epidemiology that uses engineering tools for testing wastewater to track COVID-19’s true spread.
A record number of local, national, and international guest artists are visiting campus this fall to share their talents and perspectives through exhibitions, performances, lectures, discussions, and residencies.
Chris Field is an optimist about our ability to cope with climate change. “As I’ve moved forward in my career, what I see are more and more opportunities to address the challenge.”
Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne apologized on behalf of the university and pledged action on recommendations in a task force report confirming Stanford limited the admission of Jewish students in the 1950s.
