Despite common lore about major lapses in memory, the effects of healthy aging on cognitive functions are actually quite subtle, says Stanford neurologist Sharon Sha.
Political science Professor Josiah Ober’s new book The Civic Bargain aims to turn pessimism about the future of American politics on its head. “It’s never been as bad as this” is simply wrong, he says.
A Q&A with engineer Srabanti Chowdhury on what semiconductors are, why they are so important in our lives, and the vast potential of what could come next in this global and interdisciplinary industry.
Falling wages and unequal earnings distribution are among the reasons workers across industries are withdrawing their labor, says Stanford economist John Pencavel.
Q&A with Jerry Yang, chair of the Stanford University Board of Trustees
Jerry Yang, chair of the Board of Trustees, shares his thoughts on Stanford’s upcoming leadership transition and reflects on the university’s recent accomplishments.
Archivist Henry Lowood on the quest to save classic video games
Libraries play a critical role in preserving video games, but legal restrictions are impacting preservation efforts in unexpected ways, says Stanford’s Silicon Valley Archives curator Henry Lowood.
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.”
Four questions for Carlos Andres Salgado on seasonal allergies
The Stanford allergy and clinical immunology expert discusses the extended duration and increased severity of seasonal allergies, and how allergies relate to climate change and COVID-19.
Correcting failing sanitation in the most vulnerable communities
Dean Lloyd Minor interviews climate activist Catherine Coleman Flowers about the root causes of systemic public sanitation infrastructure lapses, the increasing threat of climate change, and how her research and advocacy have expanded across the country.
Dean Arun Majumdar provides an update on his listening tour
Dean Arun Majumdar’s diverse conversations with students concerned about fossil fuel funding of research, among other topics, have informed next steps the school is taking to foster community and open dialogue in addition to steps being taken by the university.
Stanford Medicine’s Alyce Adams shares vision for equitable medical care
Stanford health policy expert Alyce Adams discusses how her passion for improving health outcomes for people in marginalized communities was inspired by the suffering she witnessed of chronically ill elderly relatives in California, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
Stanford economist John Cochrane says there are worse things than recessions
While recessions are difficult, they are temporary, says Stanford economist John Cochrane. What is more painful is long-term economic slowdown and stagnation.
Abbas Milani, founding director of Stanford’s Iranian Studies Program, discusses how the most recent protests sweeping cities and villages across Iran are part of an enduring fight to advance women’s rights and equality.
Rob Malenka on the the potential of psychedelic drugs to treat psychiatric disorders
Robert Malenka, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, explains the brain’s reward system and psychedelic drugs’ potential for treating psychiatric disorders.
Civil and environmental engineering Professor Alexandria Boehm discusses the system her team developed for monitoring COVID-19’s prevalence on campus, collaboration with public health officers, and the great promise that wastewater monitoring holds for anticipating the spread of other diseases.
One of the most ambitious conservation efforts ever, the 30x30 initiative aims to protect plant and animal life across 30 percent of the state by 2030.
Stanford scholar Scott Sagan discusses the risk of nuclear escalation and how such weapons can function not only as a deterrent but also as a shield behind which to engage in aggression.
