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Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · 16h

Every click and drag tells a story.

A new Stanford GSB study shows that even small survey design choices, such as sliders versus buttons can subtly shape how people respond.

It’s a powerful reminder that how we ask questions online can influence the answers we get.

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Why clicks and movements matter in digital survey responses

A new study reveals the subtle effects of survey interfaces on people’s responses – and how those small differences can add up.

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · 2d

We were delighted to welcome the Fall 2025 StartX cohort to The Hub at Stanford Research Park for their orientation. The founders’ enthusiasm, creativity, and collaboration set the tone for an exciting season of innovation ahead.

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · 7d

Living with a chronic illness takes a toll on mental health, too. Psychologist Diana Naranjo’s advice: be kind to yourself, lean on those who understand, and remember that therapy helps.
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Easing the psychological burden of a life with chronic illness

To psychologist Diana Naranjo, the emotional weight of living with chronic illness is equal to physical challenges patients face.

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · 8d

Does AI interpret colors like we do?
Stanford researchers explored how humans and generative AI interpret color. What they found wasn’t so black and white. loom.ly/UIOGynk

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · 9d

Stanford Medicine researchers are turning discoveries about diet and health into action by making nutrition central to medical education and patient care. loom.ly/zZyx9e0

Diet has outsized role in preventing and treating illness

Discoveries linking our diets to how well we feel are inspiring a new modern medicine reality that makes nutrition a core focus.

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · 12d

What if fat isn’t just stored energy but an active player in disease?

Stanford Medicine researchers uncovered how “creeping fat” fuels intestinal scarring in Crohn’s disease. loom.ly/rKaAwX0

‘Creeping fat’ can worsen Crohn’s disease, Stanford Medicine-led study finds

An unusual type of fat that forms near the intestines in Crohn’s disease prompts the growth of debilitating scars seen in the condition, a Stanford Medicine-led study showed.

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · 15d

Your gut and your brain are in constant conversation through nerves, molecules, and microbes. Could this hidden dialogue explain conditions like long COVID, anxiety, or even Parkinson’s? loom.ly/l8tUiII

The gut-brain connection: What the science says

Stanford Medicine researchers describe the gut-brain relationship and how it affects conditions from anxiety to long COVID to Parkinson's.

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · 16d

According to a new analysis by Stanford Medicine scientists, changing clocks twice a year disrupts circadian rhythms, leading to higher rates of stroke and obesity. loom.ly/BPbl2yE

Study suggests most Americans would be healthier without daylight saving time

According to a new analysis by Stanford Medicine scientists, changing clocks twice a year disrupts circadian rhythms, leading to higher rates of stroke and obesity.

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · 20d

We just hosted our first “Vanpooler Appreciation Event” at The Hub on September 17 and it was a blast! Thank you to all our vanpoolers in Stanford Research Park, who enjoy significant commute cost savings, less stress…and more. Find out more about our vanpool program: [email protected].

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · 21d

How do we protect children in the age of AI? Tools that enable teens to create deepfake nude images of each other are compromising child safety, and parents must get involved.
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How Do We Protect Children in the Age of AI? | Stanford HAI

Tools that enable teens to create deepfake nude images of each other are compromising child safety, and parents must get involved.

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · 22d

Consumers often claim sustainability is a priority, yet in health and beauty purchases brand, ingredients and size take the lead. A Stanford study exposes the gap between what we say and how we spend. loom.ly/2ygCHAA

What shoppers say about sustainability doesn’t match how they spend

Despite claiming to value ethics and eco-friendliness, most consumers prioritize other factors at the register, according to a new study.

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · 22d

What happens when art, science, and curiosity share the same stage?

On Sept 24, The Hub at Stanford Research Park hosts LASER: an evening of bold talks, fresh ideas, and conversations that blur the lines between disciplines.

Join us: loom.ly/BOUOSKI

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · 23d

"You can literally lose who you are."
In Monther Abu-Remaileh’s lab, scientists are digging deep into the cells behind neurodegenerative diseases—and uncovering potential therapies to fight back. loom.ly/iFDElHE

‘You can literally lose who you are’

Scientists in the lab of chemical engineer Monther Abu-Remaileh are uncovering the cellular functions that go awry in degenerative brain disorders and identifying therapies that could treat them.

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · 28d

Public pension funds are moving billions from safe bonds into private equity. Risky? Maybe. But the strategy is anything but blind. loom.ly/9RlsC-0

Why More Public Pensions Are Taking a Chance on Alternative Investments

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · 29d

Companies spend billions on health insurance, but many never ask employees if those benefits actually work. If healthier workers are more loyal and productive, why aren’t firms treating health as a strategic asset, not just a cost? loom.ly/-kwEFT0

Unhappy With Your Company’s Health Insurance? Your Employer May Not Care.

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · Sep 8

Universities aren’t just places to learn, they’re engines of innovation. Stanford’s Chuck Eesley shows how mentorship, networks, and government support turn student ideas into companies worth trillions. The secret isn’t just tech, it’s the ecosystem around it. loom.ly/l5e_hNY

The evolution of universities as engines of innovation

For two decades, Chuck Eesley has studied how entrepreneurship, education, and government investment drive innovation, revealing the critical factors that contribute to entrepreneurial success.

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · Sep 5

Beavers are master engineers, and now, with high-resolution aerial imagery, researchers are mapping their dams and ponds to help restore wetlands, revive biodiversity, and clean our waters. loom.ly/DQK-e4s

How reintroducing beavers can enhance ecological health

Utilizing high-resolution aerial imagery to map beaver dams, researchers aim to assist managers in restoring wetlands and boosting biodiversity.

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · Sep 4

Rivian has spun off a new player in micromobility: Also Inc.
With $200M from Greenoaks, the small-EV startup is valued at $1B. Plans include e-bikes, micro cars & neighborhood EVs—aiming to change how we move on short trips. loom.ly/5iQnzQY

Rivian Spinoff Making Small EVs Valued at $1 Billion

Also Inc., a Rivian Automotive Inc.-backed startup developing small electric vehicles, was valued at $1 billion after a new investment.

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · Sep 2

When only half of AI safety promises are kept, should we still rely on voluntary commitments—or is it time for stronger rules?

Stanford HAI @stanfordhai.bsky.social · Aug 25

In 2023, AI companies made commitments toward AI safety. New research shows only half of them are being followed. As policymakers debate voluntary vs. mandatory rules, is voluntary still the way to go? HAI scholar Rishi Bommasani was quoted in this article: www.fastcompany.com/91389117/bid...

Biden-era AI safety promises aren’t holding up, and Apple’s the weakest link

Only half of the voluntary commitments on AI made in 2023 made by 16 large AI companies are being followed, a new analysis suggests.

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Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · Sep 2

A rare, deadly blood cancer. Few options. Almost no hope.
Now, a Stanford-led trial shows a targeted drug made the cancer undetectable in nearly 3 out of 4 patients — and opened the door to curative transplants. loom.ly/G_VkDUA

Stanford Medicine-led trial leads to FDA approval of drug for rare, deadly blood cancer

Fewer than half of people diagnosed with a subtype of myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms are alive one year later. A multicenter Phase 2 trial led by Stanford Medicine leads to FDA approval of new drug treatm...

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · Aug 29

Your gut and your brain are in constant conversation through nerves, molecules, and microbes. Could this hidden dialogue be the key to conditions like long COVID, anxiety, or even Parkinson’s? #guthealth loom.ly/l8tUiII

The gut-brain connection: What the science says

Stanford Medicine researchers describe the gut-brain relationship and how it affects conditions from anxiety to long COVID to Parkinson's.

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · Aug 28

For decades, studies suggested that moderate alcohol intake could protect the heart, reduce diabetes risk, or even help you live longer. Today, new research tells a different story. loom.ly/FGWw2TA

Is moderate drinking actually healthy? Scientists say the idea is outdated.

For decades, studies suggested that moderate alcohol intake could protect the heart, reduce diabetes risk, or even help you live longer. Newer research tells a different story.

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · Aug 27

Social science research can be time-consuming, expensive, and hard to replicate. But with AI, scientists can now simulate human data and run studies at scale. But does it actually work? loom.ly/btzGV-w

Social Science Moves In Silico | Stanford HAI

Despite limitations, advances in AI offer social science researchers the ability to simulate human subjects.

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · Aug 26

Workers don’t just want AI to “do it all.”

A study of 1,500 U.S. workers shows they prefer AI that cuts repetitive tasks, like scheduling or fixing records, while keeping human oversight and creativity intact. The catch?
Most AI tools today don’t match what workers actually want. loom.ly/0kLC_AU

What Workers Really Want from Artificial Intelligence | Stanford HAI

A Stanford study captures the gap between worker desires and AI’s abilities, and highlights areas ripe for research and development.

Stanford Research Park @srppaloalto.bsky.social · Aug 25

Scientists have created ultrasound-activated nanoparticles that release drugs precisely where needed, offering a safer path for targeted therapies. loom.ly/l93VkEw

Ultrasound could deliver drugs with fewer side effects

In a new study in rats, Stanford Medicine scientists used ultrasound-activated nanoparticles to deliver ketamine and anesthetics to precise targets in the body.