Melting ice and more rain drive Southern Ocean cooling
Earth & ClimateResearch
Stanford researchers found increased meltwater and rain explain 60% of a decades-long mismatch between predicted and observed temperatures in the ocean around Antarctica.
Film digitization project brings university’s history to life
Libraries & ArchivesNews
Stanford University Libraries is digitizing films from the 1920s onward, providing a lens into key historical moments while presenting new research opportunities for students and faculty.
A decade of data shows Latino entrepreneurship is on the rise
BusinessResearch
The 10th annual State of Latino Entrepreneurship report finds continued growth – with the number of Latino-owned businesses increasing by 44% – in addition to a new focus on AI and sustainability.
Research reveals women take ‘substantial’ earnings hit during menopause
Health & MedicineResearch
According to a new study from Stanford economist Petra Persson, women who visit a health care provider with menopause-related symptoms are earning 10% less four years later.
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What we have done, for the first time, is we have seen that little droplets, when they’re formed from water, actually emit light and get this spark. That’s new. And that spark causes all types of chemical transformations.”
Richard Zare, professor of chemistry, on new research that suggests “microlighting” may have sparked life on Earth.
New Parkinson’s treatment developed at Stanford could help millions
Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation isn’t a cure – but it’s a total game changer.
‘Human activity on a massive scale’: a photo exhibition tackles the climate crisis
Photographs from across the globe capture the impact of people on the climate – and of the climate on people.