What the film “Oppenheimer” got right – and missed – about creating the world’s first atomic bomb. “I think there’s a broader tragedy that came out less clearly: the political tragedy of the nuclear arms race.”
A new playbook for efficient, sustainable economic development
A new joint report from the Natural Capital Project and the World Bank offers insight into how countries can optimize use of their natural resources in ways that balance both environmental and economic goals.
The two newest members of the leadership team in the Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Research on how their roles support Stanford’s research ecosystem.
Jenna Davis on sanitation challenges and the fresh water we take for granted
Jenna Davis on water and sanitation challenges: “A lot of the obstacles have nothing to do with technology and very little to do with money or knowledge.”
Stanford joins White House forum on sustainability
Aurora Winslade, director of Stanford’s Office of Sustainability, discusses key takeaways from the event, how universities can partner with governments to meet sustainability goals, and how Stanford is becoming a greener campus.
Student loan debt forgiveness and the power of the purse
John F. Cogan and Michael McConnell discuss the US Supreme Court amicus brief they filed in Biden v. Nebraska, in which Nebraska and a number of states challenge the constitutionality of President Biden’s decision to forgive more than $400 billion worth of federal student loans.
Steven Pifer on what it will take to end the Russia-Ukraine war
As the one-year mark of Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine approaches, Steven Pifer discusses what’s next for Ukraine, Russia, and the West and how the conflict may unfold in the months and even years to come.
