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Stanford University @stanford.edu · 14h

Congratulations to 2025 #MacFellow William Tarpeh! The Stanford chemical engineer is working on sustainable and practical solutions to treat wastewater and recover valuable mineral resources.

🗞️: stanford.io/3IZIBqF

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · 5d

Stanford researchers explored how humans and generative AI interpret color. What they found wasn’t so black and white.

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.

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · 8d

At 10 years old, Stanford’s educational farm is thriving as a hub for teaching, research, and community. Soon, thanks to the installation of a new microgrid with solar panels and battery storage, it will be fully powered by the sun. stanford.io/470o4vk

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · 20d

Elsewhere on campus … a friend stopped by the Farm on his way to the 2025 Laver Cup.

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · 22d

Move-In Day on the Farm 🌲❤️

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Sep 4

@stanfordmedicine.bsky.social's Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, a youth tobacco expert, breaks down current nicotine trends, industry marketing tactics, and what parents can do to protect their children 👇

Five things to know about youth nicotine use

A Stanford Medicine youth tobacco expert breaks down current nicotine trends, industry marketing tactics, and what parents can do to protect their children.

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Sep 3

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

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.

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Aug 29

As century-long lives become increasingly common, Stanford psychologist Laura Carstensen is working to understand the implications – and to ensure we can make the most of our extra time.

‘Longevity is going to change almost all aspects of our lives’

As 100-year lives become increasingly common, Stanford psychologist Laura Carstensen is working to understand the implications – and to ensure we can make the most of our extra years.

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Aug 28

“Electric — that’s the best way to describe it.” ⚡️

Competing against universities from across the country, the Stanford Solar Car project secured a second-place finish at the Formula Sun Grand Prix in Kentucky.

Stanford secures podium finish at solar car competition

Competing against universities from across the country, the Stanford Solar Car Project earned second place at the recent Formula Sun Grand Prix in Kentucky, showcasing their innovative solar-powered v...

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Aug 27

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.

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.

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Aug 19

People with insomnia are 10 times more likely to have depression and 17 times more likely to have anxiety than the general population. Stanford Medicine researchers explain how sleep shapes our moods – and ways to repair broken slumber to improve mental health.

Understanding the bidirectional relationship between sleep and mental health

Stanford Medicine researchers explain how sleep shapes our moods – and ways to repair broken slumber to improve mental health.

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Aug 18

Nearly 25% of adults over 40 are affected by osteoarthritis. New research demonstrates how personalized walking patterns can slow cartilage degradation and deliver pain relief comparable to medication.

Study reveals gait retraining could help treat knee osteoarthritis

New research demonstrates how personalized walking patterns can slow cartilage degradation and deliver pain relief comparable to medication.

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Aug 15

Stanford marine biologist Steve Palumbi uses genetic tools to answer questions about ocean life and its future. Communities around the world are using equipment he developed to identify heat-resistant corals and rebuild reefs that provide food, storm protection, and livelihoods.

‘We can’t wait to know everything before we start trying to help’

Stanford marine biologist Steve Palumbi uses fundamental science to find practical solutions to pressing questions about ocean life and its future. His lab’s work on the effects of heat waves on marin...

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Aug 13

A new approach developed at Stanford Medicine has successfully treated a genetic disease by enabling stem cell transplants without the need for chemotherapy or radiation.

Antibody enables stem cell transplants without toxic side effects

A new approach developed at Stanford Medicine has successfully treated a genetic disease by enabling stem cell transplants without the need for chemotherapy or radiation.

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Aug 11

While powerful AI tools and vast datasets are driving practical advancements, Stanford neuroscientist Grace Huckins argues in a prize-winning essay, they may not deepen our understanding of the universe.

Is data advancing science at the cost of deeper insight?

Neuroscientist Grace Huckins argues that while powerful AI tools and vast datasets are driving practical advances, they may not be deepening our understanding of the universe.

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Aug 11

Researchers have discovered a new mechanism of cell death triggered by the drug candidate tegavivint. It could be a new weapon in the fight against cancer.

Novel cancer-killing mechanism opens path to new treatments

Researchers at Stanford have identified a new mechanism of cell death linked to the cancer drug candidate tegavivint, calling it a potential “new weapon in the battle against cancer.”

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Aug 7

Stanford physicist Lauren Tompkins is trying to solve the mysteries of the universe with subatomic particles. Such work requires teams of thousands that collaborate across the world.

‘It’s an audacious human endeavor’

Stanford physicist Lauren Tompkins is trying to solve the mysteries of the universe with subatomic particles. Such work requires teams of thousands that collaborate across the world.

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Aug 6

Military personnel and U.S. college students rarely interact. The Hoover National Security Affairs Fellows Mentorship Program aims to change that by strengthening connections between the two groups.

Bridging the civil-military divide for the next generation at Stanford

Military personnel and U.S. college students rarely interact. The Hoover National Security Affairs Fellows Mentorship Program aims to change that by strengthening connections between the two groups.

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Aug 4

Stanford neuroscientist @sergiuppasca.bsky.social is pioneering technology to recreate human brain tissue and neural circuits in the lab — giving scientists unprecedented access to human brain development and opening new possibilities for treating disorders from psychiatric disease to chronic pain.

‘The human brain remains the final frontier’

Stanford neuroscientist Sergiu Pasca is pioneering technology to recreate human brain tissue and neural circuits in the lab – giving scientists unprecedented access to human brain development and open...

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Aug 1

John Donahoe, an alumnus of Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and former CEO of Nike, has been appointed as the next Jaquish & Kenninger Director and Chair of Athletics. He will begin his tenure on Sept. 8.

John Donahoe Named Jaquish & Kenninger Director of Athletics

Stanford University President Jon Levin has appointed John Donahoe as Stanford’s next Jaquish & Kenninger Director and Chair of Athletics. He will begin at Stanford on Sept. 8.

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Jul 22

While scientists have long known that biodiversity increased over geological time, this is the first study to calculate long-term trends in the total abundance of life. The findings strengthen evidence that conserving biodiversity is critical to the health of people and the planet.

New study shows how biomass changed over 500 million years

The findings strengthen evidence that conserving biodiversity is critical to the health of people and the planet.

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Jul 13

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.

‘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.

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Jul 10

Since 1970, heart attack deaths have fallen by nearly 90%, driven by advances in treatment and public health efforts. But research also reveals a rise in deaths from other heart conditions.

As heart attack deaths decline, chronic heart disease is on the rise

Since 1970, heart attack deaths have fallen by nearly 90%, driven by advances in treatment and public health efforts. But research also reveals a rise in deaths from other heart conditions.

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Jul 9

In CS 123, students bring together artificial intelligence and engineering fundamentals to design and upgrade “Pupper,” a walking quadruped robot. 🤖

Intro robotics students build AI-powered robot dogs from scratch

In CS 123, students bring together artificial intelligence and engineering fundamentals to design and upgrade “Pupper,” a walking quadruped robot.

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Stanford University @stanford.edu · Jul 3

Stanford biochemist Lingyin Li is studying a tumor-fighting “miracle molecule” that could one day inform therapies for cancer, as well as autoimmune, neurodegenerative, and age-related diseases: stanford.io/3I5xqfx

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