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Plastic-eating worms may offer solution to mounting waste, Stanford researchers discover
An ongoing study by Stanford engineers, in collaboration with researchers in China, shows that common mealworms can safely biodegrade various types of plastic.
Stanford Band debuts new weeping willow Tree design
Sarah Young, this year's Tree, has created a weeping willow design for her mascot costume. Like Trees before her, she made the costume herself. Videographer Kurt Hickman chronicles the process of becoming the Tree.
Stanford study indicates school meals may expose children to unsafe levels of BPA
Researcher finds that school meals can contain unsafe levels of a toxic chemical, putting low-income students particularly at risk.
Global warming 'hiatus' never happened, Stanford scientists say
A new study reveals that the evidence for a recent pause in the rate of global warming lacks a sound statistical basis.
Convocation: What it means to be part of Stanford
Drawing on inspiration from some of the world's greatest leaders and thinkers, Stanford President John Hennessy urged incoming students to open their minds, expand their horizons and follow their passions during their time at Stanford.
A very strong El Niño is increasing the likelihood of a wet winter during California's record drought, Stanford scientists say
But it might not be enough to end California's worst drought on record, say Earth scientists Noah Diffenbaugh and Daniel Swain.
Stanford scientists produce cancer drug from rare plant in lab to benefit human health
Stanford scientists produced a common cancer drug – previously only available from an endangered plant – in a common laboratory plant. This work could lead to a more stable supply of the drug and allow scientists to manipulate that drug to make it even safer and more effective.
Stanford scholar casts new light on Hindu-Muslim relations
Stanford religious historian Audrey Truschke uncovers a surprising cultural alliance between Muslim and Hindu elites in early Sanskrit texts. Her findings could help ease current tensions between the two groups.
Stanford research shows pitfalls of homework
A Stanford researcher found that students in high-achieving communities who spend too much time on homework experience more stress, physical health problems, a lack of balance and even alienation from society.
Stalin killed millions. A Stanford historian answers the question, was it genocide?
Historian Norman Naimark argues that today's narrow definition of genocide is Stalin's lasting legacy.
'You've got to find what you love,' Jobs says
This is a prepared text of the Commencement address delivered by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, on June 12, 2005.
