‘It really is the holy grail of curative medicine’
Research MattersProfile
Stanford bioengineer Mark Skylar-Scott on his “science fiction” quest to 3D print human hearts and other organs on demand, using cells from a patient’s own body.
Stanford Science Fellows 2025 cohort is largest ever
Science & EngineeringNews
Stanford’s School of Humanities and Sciences has awarded 11 scholars from top research programs the distinguished Stanford Science Fellowship. The program aims to advance foundational science while fostering effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
Stanford Football announces Frank Reich as interim head coach for 2025 season
Institutional NewsNews
Reich is one of the sport’s most well-respected offensive minds thanks to over 30 years in professional football, combining a 14-year playing career as an NFL quarterback with 18 seasons in various coaching roles.
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.
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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.
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