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Stanford Medicine —

Are long COVID sufferers falling through the cracks?

Researchers say the lingering symptoms are often misdiagnosed by doctors and dismissed by employers or loved ones. The results can be devastating for patients and the economy.

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Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences —

Poetry scholar Marjorie Perloff has died

A champion of experimental poetry, Perloff was known for her ability to untangle complex ideas and explain them to a wider audience.

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Michael Genesereth on giving teens tools for thought

The computer science professor says stand-alone logic courses at the high school level prepare students for college and life. This spring, he launches an international logic olympiad to inspire interest in the subject.

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Ellen Kuhl named director of Stanford Bio-X

Kuhl aims to continue Bio-X’s legacy of facilitating multidisciplinary fundamental research and innovation.

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Sushant Mahajan says total solar eclipses won’t be around forever

A Stanford solar astrophysicist discusses what’s so special about the upcoming eclipse and how solar phenomena affect our lives on Earth.

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Summit offers lessons in courage and mentorship

More than 300 people attended the conference, which included a keynote from venture investor and best-selling author Tricia Montalvo Timm.

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Stanford Graduate School of Business —

Report offers a richer picture of Latino entrepreneurs

A new analysis highlights how gender, immigration status, and engagement with technology affect the growth of Latino-owned businesses.

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Stanford Athletics —

Women’s basketball advances to the Sweet 16

Women’s basketball advances to the Sweet 16, men’s wrestling secures two All-America honors, and women’s water polo beats Arizona State in their home opener. Catch up on the latest Stanford Athletics news.

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Stanford Medicine —

Stanford Medicine invests in Bay Area programs

Last year, more than $1 billion in funds and services supported local programs from food donations to free training for medical professionals.

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Stanford News —

Industrial rooftops could reduce the solar equity gap

A new study finds that factories and warehouses present an untapped opportunity to bring affordable clean energy to low-income homes.

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Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute —

Unlocking the mystery of myelin repair

New findings about how insulating sheaths form around nerve fibers in the developing brain could inform treatments for multiple sclerosis and related disorders.

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Stanford Medicine —

Bengal cat coats are less wild than they look

Researchers studied hundreds of Bengal cats to uncover the origins of their leopard-print coats and found they're mostly the result of domestic cat genes.

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Stanford Accelerator for Learning —

Improving education by design

A new course connects students with organizations around the globe to find new approaches to addressing disparities in education.

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Stanford News —

3D printed nanoparticles could make shape-shifting materials

Stanford materials engineers have 3D printed tens of thousands of hard-to-manufacture nanoparticles long predicted to yield promising new materials that change form in an instant.

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Stanford Digital Education —

Online course tackles ethics and technology

Ethics, Tech + Public Policy for Practitioners is building communities of professionals interested in responsible tech governance.

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Bio-X celebrates 25 years of interdisciplinary science

After 25 years of transformational research, Stanford Bio-X is still fueling new ideas and changing lives through a scientific community like no other.

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Stanford Athletics —

Kyle Smith named men’s basketball coach

The 2024 Pac-12 Coach of the Year comes to Stanford after five seasons at Washington State.

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Stanford Medicine —

Health care providers urged to ‘think beyond the model’ when it comes to AI

A panel featuring experts from across Stanford Medicine explored how artificial intelligence can support research, education, and patient care.

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Stanford Graduate School of Business —

To make the best choice, listen to your gut

Intuition plays an important role in good decision making, says Baba Shiv. “If emotion were irrelevant, we would’ve evolved very differently.”

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Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center —

Taiwan program to spearhead research partnerships

A new interdisciplinary program aims to deepen engagement with Taiwan and contribute to the country’s long-term development.

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Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment —

The search for heat-resistant corals

As rising ocean temperatures kill off coral reefs worldwide, Stanford researchers want to help save them – with a little help from evolution.

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Stanford Graduate School of Education —

Teaching and learning skills have broad benefits

The GSE’s minor and honors programs introduce undergraduate students to the field of education while they pursue degrees in other subjects.

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Stanford Medicine —

‘Anti-hunger’ molecule tied to diabetes drug and weight loss

A medication commonly prescribed to control blood sugar levels stimulates the appetite-suppressing molecule produced after exercise, new research finds.

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Stanford Athletics —

The Farm report

Track and field’s outdoor season opens, divers punch their ticket to Athens, and men’s tennis opens Pac-12 play with a pair of shutouts. Catch up on the latest athletics news.

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Stanford News —

Motor for robotics uses the power of springs

Researchers at Stanford have designed a spring-assisted actuator – a device that can accomplish dynamic tasks using a fraction of the energy previously required.

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Stanford HAI —

Privacy in the AI era

It’s basically impossible to escape digital surveillance across most facets of life, says Jen King. Artificial intelligence may compound the risks.

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Stanford Medicine —

Chicago children exposed to lead in tap water

A new model estimates that citywide, two-thirds of children under the age of 6 have elevated levels of the neurotoxin in their blood.

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Stanford Medicine —

Medical students unseal their futures on Match Day

On Match Day, the School of Medicine Class of ’24 opened the envelopes that would tell them where they would complete the final phase of their training.

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Stanford Graduate School of Business —

Discounts steer kids toward healthier snacks

Getting kids to avoid junk food is an uphill battle, especially when they have their own money to spend. A new study finds price incentives make healthy foods more attractive.

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Michelin Star chef shares tradition and innovation

Stanford community members gathered at the O’Donohue Family Educational Farm to taste the work of Mingoo Kang, who is reimagining Korean cuisine for health and sustainability.

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