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In early May, a leaked draft of an opinion by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito showed that the high court is poised to strike down the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. The anticipated ruling has been hailed as a victory for…

If you’ve ever swallowed the same round tablet in hopes of curing everything from stomach cramps to headaches, you already know that medicines aren’t always designed to treat precise pain points. While over-the-counter pills have cured…

The guts of infants are nearly sterile at birth, but they become a community of trillions of microbial cells, known as the microbiome, by the time they reach adulthood. For infants who are breastfed, their health is off to a solid start…

Stanford took a significant step toward growing a vibrant biotechnology hub close to campus with the opening of a new incubator space in Stanford Research Park. The incubator, known as Alexandria LaunchLabs – Stanford Research Park, is…

As U.S. cities rethink the role of law enforcement in nonviolent 911 emergencies, new Stanford research uncovers the strongest evidence yet that dispatching mental health professionals instead of police officers in some instances can have…

Investments in the environment are paying off for a California county where projects designed to restore the natural environment are also buffering the impacts of sea-level rise, according to a new study by Stanford researchers. The…

Identifying struggling young readers can be a time-consuming and costly task for schools, requiring a teacher or reading specialist to sit with students one-on-one to gauge their proficiency as the child reads aloud.A new online tool…

The Faculty Women’s Forum presented its 2022 awards at a ceremony Monday afternoon. These awards honor individuals for their outstanding work supporting women at Stanford through role modeling, allyship, leadership, and sponsorship.The…

When fossil fuel power plants produce electricity, they also emit air pollutants that lead to premature mortality. Emissions from coal-fired power plants are particularly harmful. Previous studies, as well as a new one from Stanford…

Billions of dollars in federal aid flow to millions of farmers in the United States each year in the form of various subsidies that many rely on as part of their income. Although the benefits make some programs popular, that positivity…