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Stanford bioengineer Vayu Hill-Maini (@NOFOKitchen) is harnessing the power of fungi — nature’s recyclers — to create foods of the future. #ResearchMatters#
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Step into Stanford’s Nanopatterning Cleanroom, where Hamish Carr Delgado, a PhD candidate in materials science and engineering, is working to develop energy-efficient chips for AI data centers.
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Stanford and the U.S. Department of Energy’s @SLAClab will lead six Genesis Mission projects that will harness AI to accelerate advances in critical areas including battery waste, understanding the evolution of the universe, and plant genetics.
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Stanford materials scientist Will Chueh, director of @StanfordEnergy, is merging AI and energy research to accelerate the world’s shift to sustainable, affordable power.
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‘We are just so underprepared’
Unless countries rapidly scale up adaptation efforts, future heat waves in Europe could prove far more lethal, pushing weekly deaths toward pandemic levels, Stanford researchers showed in a 2025 study.
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Stanford biologists have identified molecular anchors that secure plant cell membranes to their walls during water loss, providing insights for developing drought-resistant crops.
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What if the secret to human intelligence isn't processing more data — but knowing when to stop? New @StanfordGSB research shows how people learn social conventions with minimal information, and why that sets us apart from LLMs.
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Meet Samir Banerjee, #Stanford2026# 🎓
An ACC champion and science, technology, and society major, Samir spent his Stanford years balancing academics and athletics while discovering the value of teamwork and community.
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Meet Gabrielle Edelin, #Stanford2026# 🎓
A history and psychology double major, Gabrielle spent her Stanford years building lifelong friendships, serving as class president, and deepening her commitment to community and public service.
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Moments from Stanford's 135th Commencement ceremony.
More than 20,000 attendees, including 3,600 graduates, filled Stanford Stadium on Sunday to celebrate the Class of 2026 with Wacky Walk, student performances, academic and service awards, and an address by Sundar Pichai, MS '95, CEO of Google and Alphabet.
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“You have thousands of moments ahead of you. The important thing isn’t to get them all right; it’s to find a way to keep moving forward.”
Sundar Pichai, MS ’95, CEO of Google and Alphabet, addressed the Class of 2026 at Stanford’s 135th Commencement ceremony.
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“This is what your diploma means – something you can look to, that will testify and speak back to you, that whatever the next stage throws at you, you can handle it.”
Professor Lerone A. Martin, director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Institute at Stanford, along with senior Lamya Butt, addressed #Stanford2026# graduates at this morning’s Baccalaureate ceremony in Frost Amphitheater.
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How concerned should you be about the latest Ebola outbreak? Stanford infectious disease experts explain how the virus spreads, the risks beyond affected regions, and what public health officials are doing to contain it.
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Meet Katelyn and Lorelei Santa Maria, #Stanford2026# 🎓
The twin sisters and human biology majors spent their undergrad years building parallel paths in research and service.
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A new drug combination developed by Stanford researchers could help treat cystic fibrosis caused by mutations that current therapies can't address. The approach may expand treatment options for patients with limited alternatives.
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How do plants survive drought? Stanford researchers uncovered key mechanisms that help plant cells stay stable under stress, a finding that could aid the development of more resilient crops.
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From bustling city streets to quiet moments of reflection, the winning images from Stanford Global Studies’ photo contest capture the people, places, and experiences that shape global learning beyond the classroom.
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Proton therapy can target tumors with remarkable precision, reducing damage to nearby healthy tissue. @StanfordMed researchers are advancing the technology to make cancer treatment safer, more effective, and more widely accessible.
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Stanford researchers have discovered a previously unknown immune cell in flatworms that helps coordinate responses to injury and infection. The finding offers new insight into the evolution of immune systems across species.
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