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Global warming tactic cools climate but won’t help corals, say Stanford researchers

Injecting particles into the stratosphere could work as an emergency cooling strategy, but would not save dying corals from acidic ocean water.


Christopher Bryan

Liberal? Conservative? Stanford study says mental nudge can make voters flip-flop

A group of Stanford psychologists say political opinions can sway right or left depending on whether voters are prompted to think about the payoff of their own hard work or their lucky breaks.


Richard Zare

Stanford researchers find a quicker, cheaper way to sort isotopes

Isotopes act as atomic clues that offer insights into ancient artifacts, previous climate changes or the true vintage of your favorite wine.


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Chance to dance: Enthusiasts fly to Stanford for dance weekend

Richard Powers' Stanford Dance Weekend focuses on the hustle, the West Coast swing, 1970s disco hustle, Bollywood and blues fusion, as well as more traditional vintage dancing.


Steven Chu

US energy chief Steven Chu calls on Stanford scientists to help fix global problems

Secretary of Energy Steven Chu returned to Stanford on Friday to confront what he called "the energy challenge." He told the audience that science research will come to world's aid.


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High-altitude winds: The greatest source of concentrated energy on Earth

Stanford scientists' research shows that kites flying in high-altitude winds could provide clean electricity.


Schizophrenia linked to chromosome region by Stanford scientists and colleagues
Neuroscientists get $10 million to establish Conte research center
Young artists contemplate Stanford landmark
Study highlights massive imbalances in global fertilizer use
Stanford gets nod for top intercollegiate athletic program
Medical center renewal project to provide $142 million to city
Faculty Senate bids farewell to its outgoing chair
Stanford to participate in tuition program for veterans
Stanford celebrates jazz with more than 100 performers, 34 events

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